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    Muhammad Mukhtar

    Director. Senior Vector Control Specialist (20,000)

    Muhammad Mukhtar is the Director at the Directorate of Malaria Control, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination in Pakistan.12 He is an experienced public health professional with expertise in malaria control and elimination efforts.

    Dr. Mukhtar has been actively involved in various initiatives to combat malaria, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. He has collaborated with international organizations such as Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) to advance malaria elimination strategies.1 His work has focused on improving access to effective diagnostics and treatments, as well as addressing the challenges posed by Plasmodium vivax malaria.

    In his role, Dr. Mukhtar has contributed to significant developments in Pakistan's malaria control efforts, including:

    1. Developing a vivax elimination roadmap for the country
    2. Working with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan to secure market approval for tafenoquine
    3. Piloting point-of-care G6PD testing in select health facilities1

    Dr. Mukhtar's expertise extends to vector control and entomology, which are crucial aspects of malaria prevention and elimination strategies.2 His involvement in various international forums and working groups demonstrates his commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the fight against malaria.

    Highlights

    Fighting malaria in a changing climate: Insights from the APMEN ...
    Dec 11 · mmv.org
    Medicines for Malaria Venture to continue hosting the APMEN Vivax ...

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    Pakistan