Myanmar has made great impact against malaria, but the mission is not complete. A committed, on-the-ground partnership is working to lift the burden imposed by the mosquito-borne parasite. Myat Thu Sin had shivers, chills and fever when she last visited this remote community health post in Kawthaung, Myanmar.

In the past, even a diagnosis of malaria might have been out of reach. Just as the Myanmar’s political landscape is evolving, so too is its health system. Several weeks ago, Myat Thu Sin had rapid diagnostic test which revealed that she had malaria. She was sent home with artemisinin based combination therapy. The next day, she was back to school. watch her video here