Kohima, April 22 (MExN): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) State Review Meeting was held on April 19 at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Kohima. District Vector Borne Officers, District Consultants, Entomologists, Epidemiologists’ and IDSP officials attended the meeting along with the state officials to review the programme implementation in the district. Dr. Meguosilie Kire, Director (Family Welfare) welcoming the gathering informed that there has been a paradigm shift in the State malaria scenario and that it was not about control and prevention of malaria anymore but about elimination of malaria by 2030. “Though it seems ambitious, it is possible with the commitment and hard work of the staff,” he added. He also urged the gathering to be in their places of posting and in all activities, to put their mind and soul to achieve elimination. Atu Longkumer, Senior Entomologists presented a presentation on vector control, mosquito behaviour and vector scenario in the state. All the participating districts also presented presentations on NVBDCP activities and malaria scenario in their respective districts. Observations were made on the district presentation and feedbacks given to improve their performance.
