Updated May 10, 2025 • 1-min read
Posted by Anonymous
May 2, 2025
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Posted by Anonymous - May 2, 2025
Alright, let's chat about this lofty goal of kicking malaria off the planet. Can we do it? Well, I say, maybe. But it's definitely a tough road ahead. The Lancet Commission on malaria eradication has made it clear that getting rid of malaria isn't just about squashing mosquitoes and handing out nets. It needs way more muscle—financial muscle, political will, and community magic to make it work.
Yet, many experts think we're being too optimistic. Here's the scoop:
In my experience, there's amazing work being done out there — and if those innovations catch on, who knows? We've got a shot. But for this dream to come true, every single stakeholder—governments, NGOs, everyday folks—needs to play ball. So, is eradicating malaria overambitious? Maybe. But sometimes overambitious dreams drive the best changes.
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