Laos seeks funding support to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid major progress
Lao health authorities reported a significant drop in malaria cases from nearly 4,000 in 2021 to 269 in 2025. The country is now seeking international funding to sustain progress toward a malaria-free status by 2030.
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