Anti-Malaria Month concludes in Peren

DIMAPUR — The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), under the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Peren, concluded the observance of Anti-Malaria Month 2025.

According to an update, the month-long campaign, carried out under the directive of the State NVBDCP, was organised on the theme “Test, treat, track”, with a focus on awareness generation, early detection, and the prevention of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

Vimekhrie-u Metsieo, consultant, District Vector Borne Disease, said a series of coordinated activities were implemented throughout the district. These included awareness drives, testing camps, school-based sessions, and community outreach programmes.

The campaign engaged ASHAs, health workers, and the NVBDCP team, who reached out to twenty schools across the district.

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Among the institutions covered were Yatarang School Ahthibung, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Ahthibung, GHS Bonkholong, Christian School Ahthibung, St. Joseph School Ahthibung, Government Middle School (GMS) Ahthibung, GMS Gaili, GMS Saijang, Ikiesing Memorial School Nkwareu, Chwang School Samzuiram, Haisuang School Beisumpuikam, Government High School (GHS) Mhainamtsi, GMS Jalukiezangdi, LM School Mhainamtsi, Ibangthou Memorial School Jalukie Town, GHA Old Tesen, Christ the King School Nkialwa, Heraka School Tening, Government Primary School Mpai Old, and GMS Mpai New.

During these school sessions, students were sensitised on malaria transmission, elimination strategies, and preventive measures against other vector-borne diseases. Simultaneously, community-level awareness campaigns were conducted in key public spaces, particularly marketplaces that see a high influx of people from outside the district.

Awareness and screening activities were held at New Jalukie Thursday Bazaar, Samzuiram Wednesday Bazaar, Ahthibung Tuesday Bazaar, Ngwalwa Saturday Bazaar, Peren Town Daily Bazaar, and throughout Jalukie town.

Public announcements (miking) were used to spread information on malaria prevention. Information, education and communication (IEC) and behaviour change communication (BCC) efforts were strengthened through the distribution of pamphlets in local dialects and the display of posters across high-traffic areas.

A one-day advocacy meet on vector-borne disease control was held on June 27 at CMTC Hall, Jalukie. The meeting was attended by community stakeholders, including the president of the Jalukie Town Chairman Union, chairmen of various wards, goanburas, and youth leaders.

The campaign concluded with the screening of cadets and staff of Sainik School Punglwa following their return from the summer break as a preventive health measure.

Meanwhile, the NVBDCP team urged the public to adopt preventive measures and remain vigilant as part of the district’s ongoing efforts towards malaria elimination.

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