Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland also observed “World Malaria Day (WMD) 2021” Sunday under the theme, “Reaching the zero malaria target”. The day is observed across the globe with an objective to create awareness about malaria disease and to promote efforts to eradicate the disease.
Mon: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Mon District observed the day in six villages under six blocks of the district.
A press release by District Vector Borne Consultant (DVBC) Mon stated that during the observance held at Longphaoh village, Mon Sadar block, DVBC, Meiwang highlighted the target set by India to eliminate malaria by 2030 and the effort made to prevent and reduce malaria cases.
In order to prevent malaria cases, Meiwang said public also have to take the initiative with the department.
Malaria Technician Supervisor (MTS), Mon Sadar block, Benjongtemsu urged the public to keep their surroundings clean and remove stagnant water from their surroundings.
He also urged them to regularly use Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) treated mosquito nets and report any fever and get tested for malaria for early detection and complete treatment.
A short speech on prevention of malaria was delivered by Surveillance Inspector (SI), Mon Sadar block, Tingkem Konyak. The department also visited house to house for inspection on LLIN usage.
The programme was attended by church leaders, village council members, and NGO.
Longleng: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Longleng commemorated WMD by organising various programmes.
A press release by the office of Chief Medical officer (CMO) Longleng stated that the NVBDCP team reached Mongtikang village on April 24 to sensitise and create awareness on malaria.
In a short programme, District Vector Borne Disease (DVBD) consultant, A Nyumoi Phom highlighted the status of malaria in the state as well as of Longleng district.
She encouraged the participants to use LLINS regularly at night, to organise sanitisation drive especially during the mosquito transmission season, to fill up the ditches and other unwanted water collection sites in and around the locality, which invites mosquito breeding.
WMD was observed in Yongnyah block at Yongam village and in Tamlu block at Buranamsang village.On account of the WMD, malaria technical supervisor and surveillance workers from all the blocks collected Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), blood slides, house to house visits to check whether LLINs were used properly, and IEC materials in Phom dialect were distributed.
The release informed that since 2019 no malaria case has been reported in Longleng district.
Zunheboto: Medical department of Zunheboto district Sunday observed the day at Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office Zunheboto by organising a programme.
A press release by CMO Zunheboto office stated that in a short speech, EAC Zunheboto, Orenthung spoke on the importance of vector surveillance activities and its follow up action. He asserted the importance of proper management of sanitation and hygiene to prevent malaria.
Orenthung also highlighted the need for more community participation and efforts to spread awareness about the disease.
In a keynote address, consultant NVBDCP, Mudosayi Huire briefed the participants on how malaria could spread and encouraged the community participation to create awareness and to control the disease. Huire also encouraged the participants to keep their surrounding clean so as to reduce mosquito breeding and to prevent the spread of malaria.
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