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We advocate for a global policy mandating open access to malaria intervention data (e.g., number of rapid diagnostics used, antimalarial drugs used, distribution of insecticide-treated nets, and other vector control tools), arguing that it is a public health good essential to innovation, transparency, and resource allocation. Using India as a case study, we highlight gaps in data availability at district levels and propose actionable strategies, including standardized data platforms. 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