Phnom Penh, Feb. 23, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Cambodia has reported an 84 per cent decrease in malaria cases in 2025, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.
Huy Rekol, director of the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control on Monday said local malaria cases in Cambodia plummeted by 84 per cent, from 322 in 2024 to 52 in 2025.
“It’s wonderful to hear about the remarkable progress Cambodia has made in reducing malaria cases in 2025.
“It is truly impressive, Cambodia has reported zero fatalities since 2018 and no local Plasmodium Falciparum cases since January 2024.’’
Rekol said this achievement could be attributed to improvement in surveillance response, increased awareness among citizens, and availability of adequate equipment, such as malaria testing devices, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, and anti-malarial drugs.
He added that the efforts of healthcare professionals and the government, along with effective malaria diagnostic tests and treatments like Artesunate-Mefloquine (ASMQ), have been instrumental in this success.
“This progress has put Cambodia in the category of successful countries in eliminating malaria. With continued vigilance, Cambodia aims to receive the malaria elimination certificate by 2029.’’
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that is typically found in forest and mountainous provinces, especially during rainy seasons. (Xinhua/NAN)
