World Malaria Day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 30 2016 : The District Health Society under the National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP) observed the World Malaria Day 2016 on the theme "End Malaria for Good" at Indoor Stadium, Japhou bazaar today, reports our correspondent. Chandel DC Robert Singh Kshetrimayum, Chief Medical Officer Dr Romy Ngoru and Principal of United Col- lege Lambung, Chandel attended the function as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively. District Malaria Officer (DMO) Dr Joyson M Monsang extended gratitude to Chandel DC and CMO for their contribution in making the observance programme a suc- cess. He asserted that the theme "End Malaria for Good" with a target set for 2030 is not an easy vision. However, the aim of eradicating malaria could be achieved with collective efforts of all the stakeholders. Dr Joyson said after the death of eight lakh people in 1953 due to malaria, the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP) was started. In the year 2003-04, NVBDCP was launched with the main objective of preven- tion of malaria death.

Highlighting the activities being taken by the department, Dr Joyson further informed that 24 cases of malaria were detected in Chandel district in 2015 out of which 22 cases were confined to Moreh and Tengnoupal and 2 cases of imported malaria cases in Chandel and Chakpikarong. There was no report of death due to malaria last year, he informed. He also lauded the relentless service of the ASHAs and expressed optimism that DSSS and NGOs of the district would also contribute in the process of controlling ma- laria in the border villages of the district. Chandel DC Robert said that the people and the State Government agencies must extend their helping hands in eradicating malaria disease. He said that Malaria Day is being ob- served to impart knowledge on symptoms, prevention and treatment of malaria to the villagers.

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