A two-day refresher training for malaria technical supervisors, organised by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), was held at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare in Kohima
Resource persons and participants at the two-day refresher
training for malaria technical supervisors in Kohima.
DIMAPUR — A two-day refresher training for
malaria technical supervisors, organised by the National Vector Borne Disease
Control Programme (NVBDCP), was held at the Directorate of Health and Family
Welfare in Kohima on March 18 and 19.
According to an update, speaking as the resource person on
the topic "National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016-2030", Dr.
LA Singh, Senior Regional Director, Imphal, emphasised the importance of
pre-planning for surveillance and case investigation in the event of an
epidemic.
He stated that a rapid response team should be stationed at
the district headquarters to oversee surveillance in both urban and rural
areas. Additionally, Dr. Singh emphasised the need for a contingency plan to
effectively manage such situations.
He also explained the malaria control programme in India,
types of malaria parasites, the life cycle of the malaria parasite, the asexual
cycle in humans, the hepatic phase, the erythrocytic phase, gametogony, the
spread of malaria, the sexual cycle in mosquitoes, immunity to malaria, malaria
control, and the diagnosis and treatment of PV/PF/mixed malaria.
Dr. Singh described measures directed against transmission
by mosquitoes, transmission dynamics, vulnerable groups, malaria and gender,
surveillance, LQAS, and the malaria case investigation form.
Imsubenla, a public health and training consultant, provided
insights on recording and reporting and the IHIP VBD portal on malaria and
dengue, while Thungchio Y. Enny, a senior pharmacist and M&E, emphasised
procurement and supply chain management and the drug and vaccine distribution
management system.
Ngangnenmongba, M&E consultant, elaborated on financial
aspects, while Wapangsungla Longkumer, IEC/BCC consultant, highlighted the
importance of information, education, and communication activities.
Venezo Vasa, biologist and acting senior entomologist, along
with Atuonuo Rupreo, entomology consultant, provided explanations on malaria
entomology.
Additionally, a practical session was conducted by Anungla,
laboratory technician, covering rapid diagnostic tests and blood smear preparation.
The training was attended by 69 MTS from all districts.
