Every year 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day, the theme for 2020 is ‘Zero Malaria starts with me’. The state of Nagaland is in the elimination phase of malaria where the state is working towards zero indigenous malaria positive cases in the state. It is with the concerted efforts of all that malaria disease has sharply declined over the years and we stand to even achieve complete malaria elimination from the state in the coming years. Towards this end the programme appeals the public to remember to take preventive measures against malaria as we all stand in the throes of Covid-19 pandemic.
1) All water storage containers should be covered with well fitted lid.
2) Remove / destroy all disposable, unused materials lying in and around the house like old tyres, broken pots, crockery or plastic items, etc. to prevent water collection.
3) Fill up ditches and unwanted water collection sites in and around your surroundings.
4) Introduce larvivorous fishes if large water bodies like pond, fisheries etc are around your surroundings. The larvivorous fishes can be collected from District Vector Borne Office Dimapur.
1) Daily sleep under mosquito net preferably under Long Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) provided by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
2) Use mosquito repellent.
3) Wear long sleeve clothes especially when working outside.
1) Do not take any fever casually.
2) In case of fever get your blood tested immediately by an ASHA/health worker or at the nearest hospital.
3) If tested positive for malaria take complete course of medicine prescribed to you.
Dr. I. Talitemsula Jamir
Joint Director & SPO
National Vector Borne Disease
Control Program