Photo caption: Dr K Limatula Ao speaks during the observance of World Malaria Day in Peren on April 25. (Photo Courtesy: CMO Peren)
Peren, April 26 (MExN): World Malaria Day was observed across Peren district under the theme “Drive to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” In line with directives of the State National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, district-wide activities were conducted from April 20 to 24 focusing on malaria prevention, awareness and surveillance.
Routine monitoring and supervision activities were intensified during the campaign period, with special emphasis on house-to-house awareness on vector-borne diseases and their prevention and control. Door-to-door inspections on the proper usage of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) were also carried out alongside free malaria fever testing.
The campaign was undertaken by NVBDCP Peren staff under the leadership of Dr Caroline T, District Programme Officer (DPO-CDS 1).
Special awareness camps and mass screening activities were organised in high-risk and high-footfall areas, including marketplaces and migrant worker hotspot locations. In addition, Community Health Officers and other health workers conducted awareness programmes and fever screening activities in their respective health units in coordination with Village Health Nutrition and Sanitation Day (VHNSD) observances.
District-level activities culminated on April 25 with the observance of World Malaria Day at the district headquarters. Dr K Limatula Ao, Chief Medical Officer, Peren, attended the programme as the guest of honour and delivered the World Malaria Day message.
Speaking on the occasion, she emphasised the importance of sustained commitment towards malaria prevention, early diagnosis and treatment. She also said the theme serves as a strong call to action, reminding all that the necessary tools, knowledge and strategies are already available as the country continues its efforts towards malaria elimination.
