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What does COMMUNICABLE DISEASE THREATS INITIATIVE do?

The Charity Communicable Disease Threats Initiative, including Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), works towards eliminating malaria across Asia Pacific by 2030 or earlier if possible. They unite national efforts and regional actions to map, prevent, test, and treat the disease everywhere while ensuring high-quality services, tests, medicines, nets, and insecticides. The organization improves targeting efficiency for maximum impact and mobilizes domestic financing and external support. APLMA also innovates for elimination through a partnership with APMEN to generate evidence on the ground, advocate for policy change at high levels of government, and supports leadership collaboration across the region.

Founded

2017

People

altaf ahmed lal, robin alwyn davies, christoph hermann dr. benn, gao qi, kamini nirmala mendis, richard george andrew feachem, tikki elka pangestu, lisa dale robins pauze, ruby shang

Causes

No PovertyHealth & Wellness

Highlights

  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 2017
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Improved health and well-being for millions of individuals in the Asia Pacific region by reducing malaria cases and deaths.
  • Strengthened regional cooperation and collaboration among governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to combat communicable diseases like malaria.
  • Increased awareness about malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment methods in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Enhanced accessibility of quality healthcare services for marginalized communities in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
  • Reduced economic burden on families and societies due to reduced healthcare costs associated with malaria prevention and treatment.
  • Empowerment of local leaders, governments, and organizations

Donation Income

Program Expense Ratio

This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.