NVBDCP conducts sensitisation meeting on vector-borne diseases in Tizit

DIMAPUR — The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) conducted a sensitisation meeting with the administration and stakeholders of Tizit town at the ADC conference hall, Tizit, on December 3.

The meeting was held to review the current situation of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) and strengthen district-level response measures, according to an update.

ADC Tizit Relise Sangtam provided an overview of the malaria situation in the area. He noted that, based on updates from the chief medical officer (CMO), the increase in cases was not confined to Tizit alone but was being reported from other blocks as well.

He urged the medical teams to intensify outreach, visit the targeted and most affected villages, and guide people on the preventive measures needed to reduce the spread of the illness.

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Dr. Tinurenla Anichari, deputy director, NVBDCP, spoke on the current rise in both dengue and malaria cases in the district. She emphasised that malaria patients must complete the full 14-day course of medication (P. vivax) for effective recovery and to prevent relapse or continued transmission.

She also outlined the ongoing strategies of the District Vector Borne team, including active case detection, immediate treatment of confirmed cases, and awareness efforts on mosquito prevention, testing, and treatment.

She added that the team is conducting house-to-house visits to remove mosquito breeding sources and sensitise families in high-risk areas.

Dr. Abenthung Murry, DPO-CD1, presented an overview of the malaria trend, noting that Mon district last recorded a case in 2020 but has now experienced a sudden surge in 2025. He underscored the need for consistent use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), regular source reduction activities, timely fever testing, and completion of the full treatment regimen.

Kikohul, assistant director, UVBDS, reported that during a recent experimental assessment in Tizit town, the team identified mosquito species responsible for malaria, dengue, and Japanese Encephalitis within a single household. He emphasised the use of larvivorous fish as an effective biological control method.