Dimapur, April 16 (MExN): With an aim to reduce the burden of malaria in Nagaland, Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) and Caritas India have distributed over 6100 Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) in Mon district. The nets were distributed in 11 villages of Mon district covering 2610 households, including two villagers at the Indo-Myanmar border from April 8 to 14.
The LLIN distribution programme led by DAN and Caritas India was also carried out in Dimapur, Mokokchung and Wokha districts. This massive distribution of bed nets ensures all households, especially with children and pregnant women, are protected from malaria. The distribution programme has also witnessed high level of awareness on malaria and use of LLIN among the villagers through BCC activities, stated a press release from DAN. The LLIN distribution is one of the major strategies under DAN’s Intensified Malaria Control Program Phase III in preventing malaria and saving lives.
DAN and Caritas will also commemorate World Malaria Day in Mon on April 25 at Don Bosco High School. The event will witness drama competition from various high schools and awareness by the district vector borne control team and signature campaign. DAN and Caritas have also invited students from class 9 - 12 to join in the drama with the theme “End Malaria for Good”. For further details on the event and participation, one can contact the District Program Officer at +919615900900.
