Malaria continues to afflict many people residingin the Asia Pacific Region. Both falciparum and vivaxmalaria are prevalent in many countries of the region.Malaria trasmission is usually confined to rural areas,although it may also occur in some urban areas,particularly in India, Papua New Guinea and theSolomon Islands. Forest forest-fringe malaria presents the greatestchallenge in many parts of the region. Health Servicesare poorly developed because of the difficult terrain, Malaria continues to afflict many people residing in the Asia Pacific Region. Both falciparum and vivaxmalaria are prevalent in many countries of the region. Malaria trasmission is usually confined to rural areas, although it may also occur in some urban areas, particularly in India, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Forest forest-fringe malaria presents the greatest challenge in many parts of the region. Health Servicesare poorly developed because of the difficult terrain,