In a significant move to bolster the fight against malaria, Tripura’s Health Secretary Kiran Gitte held a video conference with all the District Magistrates of the state on Friday. The agenda was to reinforce and innovate malaria prevention tactics.
The conference’s core objective was to meticulously assess the government’s existing blueprint for malaria eradication, brainstorm novel initiatives, and gauge the momentum of current endeavors. The meeting bore fruit, culminating in decisive actions that promise to accelerate the state’s anti-malaria measures:
– The swift deployment of larvivorous fish across the state’s aquatic expanses, turning water bodies into hostile environments for mosquito larvae.
– The ambitious distribution of an estimated 9.5 lakh Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN), casting a protective mesh over countless vulnerable lives.
– The meticulous execution of larval control spraying operations, targeting the very cradle of the mosquito threat.
The Health Secretary embarked on a two-day visit on May 14-15, 2024, traversing the North Tripura and Dhalai districts. During his visit, he held interaction with the health staff of hospitals, local people, and public representatives.
Gitte directed concerned personnel of holding biweekly health camps in areas besieged by malaria. These camps will also serve as educational platforms, with door-to-door campaigns to elevate public consciousness about malaria’s perils.
Further fortifying these efforts, a meeting with the National Health Mission officials was held on May 15.
The discourse revolved around intensifying malaria control tactics:
– A renewed emphasis on spraying and fogging operations, creating swathes of areas inhospitable to mosquitoes.
– An upsurge in malaria diagnostic tests, leaving no stone unturned in the quest for early detection.
– The institution of regular blood screenings for the most vulnerable—children and expectant mothers—shielding them from the scourge of malaria.
– A call to raise public awareness, empowering citizens with knowledge to defend themselves against malaria.
(Tripura, Tripura News)