Longleng district observed Anti-Malaria Month with screenings, awareness programmes, and a poster competition.
DIMAPUR — The Office of the District Vector Borne Officer (National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme), Longleng, under the chief medical officer (CMO), observed Anti-Malaria Month with a series of awareness and prevention activities across the district on the theme "Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must".
According to an update, the campaign aimed
to strengthen malaria surveillance, promote community awareness, and encourage active participation in malaria prevention and elimination.
As part of the campaign, mass screening of migrant workers was conducted in identified high-risk areas to facilitate early detection and prompt treatment of malaria cases. Awareness programmes were also organised in schools and health units, educating participants on malaria transmission, symptoms, preventive measures, early diagnosis, and the importance of consistent use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs).
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Focus group discussions were held in Longleng town wards and villages to encourage community participation in malaria elimination. The district also observed LLIN Fortnight from June 10 to the 25th, during which the malaria technical supervisor, surveillance workers, and ASHAs carried out evening house-to-house visits to monitor LLIN usage and educate households on malaria prevention.
As part of the observance, an Inter-School Poster Competition was organised on June 22 at the CMO Conference Hall, Longleng, with participation from six schools. Certificates and prizes were awarded to the winners.
The month-long campaign witnessed participation from health staff, school students, community leaders, NGOs, and the general public.