ACTMalaria

Asian Collaborative Training Network for Malaria

Strengthening malaria control through regional collaboration, capacity building, technical cooperation and professional training across Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong Region.

Malaria parasite research

11

Member Countries

1996

Founded

25+

Years of Collaboration

100+

Regional Activities

Building Stronger Regional Malaria Collaboration

ACTMalaria is a collaborative network connecting National Malaria Control Programmes, research institutions, universities and international partners throughout Southeast Asia. The network strengthens technical capacity through regional cooperation, knowledge sharing and professional training.

Working together across borders allows member countries to exchange expertise, improve communication and strengthen malaria control initiatives through sustainable partnerships.

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Our Mission

Promote cooperation, strengthen technical capacity, facilitate professional training and encourage knowledge exchange between member countries.

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Our Vision

Working together towards eliminating malaria as a major regional public health challenge through sustained collaboration.

Core Objectives

ACTMalaria promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, professional training, and sustainable partnerships that strengthen malaria programmes across Southeast Asia.

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Regional Training

Develop collaborative training programmes that improve technical skills, field operations, and leadership capacity across member countries.

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Knowledge Exchange

Share expertise, scientific knowledge, operational experience, and best practices through regional collaboration.

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Cross-border Cooperation

Strengthen communication and coordinated action for malaria challenges affecting neighboring countries.

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Capacity Building

Support institutional development, sustainable programmes, and continuous professional learning throughout the region.

The Evolution of ACTMalaria

More than two decades of regional collaboration, innovation, and professional training.

1996

The Beginning

Regional leaders met in Chiang Mai to discuss collaborative malaria training and cross-border cooperation.

1997

Training Network

ACTMalaria launched its first newsletter, website and regional training activities.

1999

Formal Partnership

Member countries signed the Memorandum of Understanding establishing stronger regional cooperation.

2003

ACTMalaria Foundation

The organization became a registered non-profit foundation in the Philippines.

Today

Regional Excellence

ACTMalaria continues supporting professional training, technical cooperation and knowledge exchange throughout Southeast Asia.