What are the Challenges Faced by the RBM Partnership?
Despite its successes, the RBM Partnership faces several challenges in its efforts to control and eliminate malaria:
- Drug Resistance: The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum poses a significant threat to the effectiveness of current antimalarial treatments. - Insecticide Resistance: Resistance to insecticides used in ITNs and IRS is increasing, complicating vector control efforts. - Funding Gaps: Insufficient and inconsistent funding can hinder the implementation of malaria control programs. - Health System Weaknesses: In many endemic regions, weak health systems limit the effectiveness of malaria interventions and surveillance.
