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ArticleWestern Pacific surveillance and response journal : WPSAR

Assessment of the risk posed to Singapore by the emergence of artemisinin-resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Emma Xuxiao Zhang, Jean-Marc Chavatte, Cherie See Xin Yi, Charlene Tow, Wong Jia Ying, Kamran Khan, Olivia Seen Huey Oh, Sarah Ngeet Mei Chin, Khong Wei Xin, Zubaidah Said and 4 more

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Article in Western Pacific surveillance and response journal : WPSAR. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Emma Xuxiao ZhangMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Jean-Marc ChavatteNational Public Health Laboratory, National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore.
Cherie See Xin YiMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Charlene TowMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Wong Jia YingMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Kamran KhanLi Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
Olivia Seen Huey OhMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Sarah Ngeet Mei ChinMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Khong Wei XinMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Zubaidah SaidMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Lyn JamesMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Jeffery CutterMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Marc HoMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Jeannie Su Hui TeyMinistry of Health, Singapore.
Ministry of Health · SG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the public health risk to Singapore posed by the emergence of artemisinin-resistant (ART-R) malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

methodsWe assessed the likelihood of importation of drug-resistant malaria into Singapore and the impact on public health of its subsequent secondary spread in Singapore. Literature on the epidemiology and contextual factors associated with ART-R malaria was reviewed. The epidemiology of malaria cases in Singapore was analysed. The vulnerability and receptivity of Singapore were examined, including the connectivity with countries reporting ART-R malaria, as well as the preparedness of Singaporean health authorities. Sources of information include international journals, World Health Organization guidelines, data from the Singapore Ministry of Health and National Public Health Laboratory of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the International Air Transport Association.

resultsThe importation of ART-R malaria into Singapore is possible given the close proximity and significant travel volume between Singapore and the GMS countries reporting artemisinin resistance. Singapore's vulnerability is further enhanced by the presence of foreign workers from neighbouring endemic countries. Nonetheless, the overall likelihood of such an event is low based on the rarity and decreasing trend of imported malaria incidence. DISCUSSION: This risk assessment highlights the need for a continued high degree of vigilance of ART-R malaria locally and globally to minimize the risk and public health impact of drug-resistant malaria in Singapore.

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AnimalsAnophelesAntimalarialsArtemisininsCommunicable Diseases, EmergingDisease OutbreaksHumansMalaria, FalciparumPlasmodium falciparumRisk AssessmentSingaporeAntimalarialsArtemisinins

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PMID31720049
PMCPMC6831961
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