Protecting the gains of malaria elimination in China

Malaria cases from abroad are detected in China on an almost daily basis. [...]the malaria vector mosquitos still thrive with the potential to transmit any imported cases that may be missed. [...]the mobile population may lack the awareness, knowledge, and conditions of malaria protection, active consultation and standardized treatment [6]. [...]the lack of education can act as a barrier for seeking timely treatment with appropriate medicines. [...]the proper management of imported malaria cases and population movement is critical to prevent outbreaks and the reintroduction of malaria in the future. 1. Sectors which address the environment, agriculture, housing, energy and water can support malaria vector control efforts. [...]across all sectors, close cooperation and effective communication can help to raise awareness of malaria infection risk, appropriate diagnosis and treatment, and promote advocacy efforts to sustain investments in surveillance-response systems for management of febrile patients.