Uttar Pradesh Intensifies Malaria Eradication Campaign
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Uttar Pradesh government launches campaign to eradicate Malaria by 2027. |
| Time Frame | June is Anti-Malaria Month under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). |
| Current Cases | 771 malaria cases reported in Uttar Pradesh this year (2023). |
| Key Initiatives | - Thorough investigation and complete treatment of every malaria case. - Improved case reporting and management. - Increased epidemiological and entomological investigations. - Accelerated vector control measures. |
| Activities During Monsoon | - Insecticide spraying and fogging. - Community awareness seminars. |
| Role of Health Workers | Conducting extensive surveys and tests, and educating communities on malaria prevention and symptoms. |
| Malaria Overview | - Caused by Plasmodium parasites (5 species, with P. falciparum and P. vivax being the most dangerous). - Spread by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. - Symptoms include fever, shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. - Found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, South America, and Asia. |
| National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) | - Central nodal agency for prevention and control of six vector-borne diseases: Malaria, Dengue, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and Chikungunya. - Operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India. |