evidence: These isolated areas are also home to indigenous and minority communities that may not speak Khmer or Lao. Here, many families practice traditional forms of healing and are not affiliated with national health providers as the closest clinics can be hours away. In these settings, malaria workers must go the extra mile to ensure that communities understand malaria prevention and facilitate elimination efforts. [...] Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic are making steady inroads towards eliminating P. falciparum malaria, the deadliest strain of the disease. Both countries are aiming to eliminate this strain from the Greater Mekong subregion by 2023. [...] Paen Narin (left) greets women from his community. Narin is a village malaria worker and farmer who is responsible for delivering malaria services to 28 indigenous Kreung households in Loun Thmey village, Stung Treng Province, Cambodia. © WHO/A. Raab