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URL:https://moh.gov.bt/events/bhutan-completes-who-independent-mission-for
 -malaria-elimination-certification/
SUMMARY:Bhutan Completes WHO Independent Mission for Malaria Elimination Ce
 rtification
DESCRIPTION:Bhutan has successfully completed the WHO Independent Mission f
 or Malaria Elimination Certification\, conducted from 24–31 August 2026.
 \n\nThe independent mission brought together experts from TAG-MEC\, Pre-ce
 rtification and Certification of Elimination\, WHO Headquarters\, and the 
 WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). The mission assessed Bhutan
 ’s progress in sustaining zero indigenous malaria transmission and evalu
 ated the readiness and robustness of the country’s surveillance and resp
 onse systems to prevent the re-establishment of malaria transmission.\n\nD
 uring the mission\, the team reviewed malaria surveillance\, diagnosis and
  case management\, laboratory quality assurance\, vector control\, surveil
 lance data\, programme documentation\, preparedness and response mechanism
 s\, and conducted field visits to key health facilities and malaria-risk a
 reas.\n\nBhutan has sustained zero indigenous malaria transmission since N
 ovember 2021\, marking more than four years without locally acquired malar
 ia transmission. The country continues to strengthen surveillance and prev
 ention measures\, particularly in areas vulnerable to imported malaria.\n\
 nThe successful completion of this mission is a testament to the strong le
 adership and commitment\, the dedication of our health workers and communi
 ties\, and the invaluable support of WHO\, the Global Fund\, and all partn
 ers and stakeholders who have contributed to Bhutan’s remarkable journey
  towards malaria elimination.\n\nWe extend our sincere appreciation and gr
 atitude to the WHO Independent Mission team for their valuable assessment\
 , insights\, and guidance\, and to all our health workers\, communities\, 
 and partners whose unwavering commitment and collective efforts have broug
 ht Bhutan closer to achieving malaria-free certification.\n\nFrom eliminat
 ion to the prevention of re-establishment\, together we safeguard Bhutan
 ’s malaria-free future.
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