January 2012
Novel Strategies in Suriname Lead to Pre-elimination
Beginning in 2005, a five-year malaria control strategy, the Medical Mission Malaria Programme (MM-MP), was introduced in Suriname. The MM-MP included strategies for prevention, vector control, case management and strengthening of the health system. After only four years of implementation, national malaria cases decreased by more than 80%. Suriname now faces the task of maintaining the gains as it pursues complete elimination.
