Recording of the Partnerships for a Health Region GEDSI Community of Practice held on 2 April 2025.

On #WorldMalariaDay, we’re proud to reflect on the progress made through strong partnerships in the fight to eliminate #malaria. In 2024, Thailand became the first country in the region to introduce single-dose tafenoquine as a tool to prevent relapses of #P. vivax malaria—a major milestone in elimination efforts. Since P. vivax parasites can remain dormant in the body and continue spreading, tackling this form of malaria is especially challenging. Tafenoquine offers a powerful solution. This achievement was made possible through the ARCTIC study—a tafenoquine feasibility initiative supported by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and our partner, @Medicines for Malaria Venture. ARCTIC has expanded access to tafenoquine and positioned Thailand as a regional leader in the treatment of relapsing malaria, setting an example for others to follow.

DFAT is proud to support a range of initiatives advancing malaria elimination—both across the Asia Pacific and globally. This year, our partners @Medicines for Malaria Venture and the Centre for Health & Social Development launched a new study in Cambodia, building on the country’s momentum after reaching a record low number of malaria cases in 2023. The study, which began last month, aims to strengthen a test-and-treat strategy to help Cambodia reach zero malaria cases annually—a critical step toward full elimination.

Recording of the Partnerships for a Health Region First Nations Engagement Community of Practice held on 2 April 2025.

Recording of the Partnerships for a Health Region GEDSI Community of Practice held on 2 April 2025.

CCRD projects in Vietnam and Laos targeting HIV and TB service provision.

CCRD projects in Vietnam and Laos targeting HIV and TB service provision.

Photos from TB Alliance activities in Philippines for World TB Day 2025.

Photos from TB Alliance activities in Philippines for World TB Day 2025.

Photos from TB Alliance activities in Philippines for World TB Day 2025.

Photos from TB Alliance activities in Philippines for World TB Day 2025.

Photos from TB Alliance activities in Philippines for World TB Day 2025.

This Community of Practice for the Partnerships for a Healthy Region (PHR) initiative provided an overview of reporting requirements on gender, disability and social inclusion for PHR partners

Information session for GHD Partners on completing the Annual update form

RESPOND, delivered by Marie Stopes, delivers outreach across Timor-Leste

APCOVE Partner meeting in Malaysia, November 2024

RESPOND, delivered by Marie Stopes, delivers outreach across Timor-Leste

Marie Stopes delivers awareness raising on sexual and reproductive health and rights to rural communities across Cambodia, including for peopl with disability.

Marie Stopes provides family planning counselling and sexual and reproductive health services in Myanmar

IPPF MA, Promotion of Family Health Association of Lao PDR, delivers training to government service providers on assessing cervical abnormalities using visual inspection with acetic acid in Luang Namtha Province.

In Bokeo Province, Laos, service providers receive trainings on cervical cancer screenings using visual inspection with acetic acid by IPPF MA Promotion of Family Health Association of Lao PDR.

IPPF MA, Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association, provides outreach services in Aceh to marginalised and underserved communities under RESPOND.

IPPF MA, Promotion of Family Health Association of Lao PDR, delivers community awareness raising session on SRH in remote communities under RESPOND.

DFAT’s Global Health Division (GHD) hosted this information session on integrating gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI) into monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) plans and frameworks for partners engaged under the Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative. This session provided an overview on supporting GEDSI-responsive MEL plans and effectively integrating GEDSI principles, outcomes and indicators into MEL systems.

SurfAid is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian Government's ANCP. Thanks to the support of the ANCP, we've been able to bring nutritional programs, clean water, sanitation, and greater access to healthcare to remote communities like those in Rote East Nusa Tenggara, empowering their development for generations to come.