Zunheboto, April 25 (MExN): Zunheboto district observed World Malaria Day on April 25 under the theme ‘Think, Plan, Create-A Malaria Free Environment.’ Commemorating the day a sanitation drive was carried out in all the colonies. During the sanitation drive the colonies cleaned the side drains, opening clogged culvert, cleaned the road side bushes and filled up potholes. The GBs and Youth body spearhead the sanitation drive in their respective wards. NVBDCP organised a programme in CMO Office compound in Observance of World Malaria Day under the theme “A Malaria Free World” where Shanavas, IAS, SDO (C), Zunheboto graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shitoho, Pastor, SBCZ invoked the invocation. Dr. Akaho, SMO (DH) gave the key note address, in his speech he highlighted how malaria is spread and encouraged community participation for creating awareness. He also shared about the preventive measures and services available to the participants. He emphasise the participants to keep surrounding clean so as to reduce mosquito breeding and to prevent the spread of malaria.