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States » NorthPosted at: Oct 16 2020 6:40PM


Following strict surveillance on diseases, Haryana Health dept has managed to keep them in check

While sharing the details of successful vector-borne programme, Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Mr. Rajeev Arora said the Department has focused on prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases like malaria, dengue along with COVID-19 containment activities. “There has been a huge decline in malaria incidence and till October 15, 2020, a total of 104 malaria cases have been reported as compared to 1,441 cases reported during the corresponding period of last year, showing about 3 per cent decrease in the incidence,” he shared.
Divulging details of the status of vector-borne diseases in districts he said six districts – Ambala, Fatehabad, Jind, Kaithal, Mahendragarh and Panchkula – have reported zero indigenous malaria cases while five districts – Bhiwani, Hisar, Panipat, Sonipat and Yamunanagar - have reported only one indigenous case.
Elaborating on the arrangements made, Director Health Services (VBD) Dr. Usha Gupta informed that special attention is being given to district Nuh, being high malaria endemic. “Since 2015, about 60 to 70 per cent malaria cases were reported from Nuh (Mewat). Malaria surveillance was strengthened in District Nuh by regular appointment of MPHW (M)” she specified. She also emphasized that during the year 2019, Malaria Mukt Mewat (MMM) Campaign was launched by Health Minister, Mr. Anil Vij on September 4, 2019. “Mass screening for malaria diagnosis was carried out in 4 high risk PHCs viz. Ujina, Sudaka, Nuh and Bai. Each and every person living in these high risk areas were screened and the person found malaria positive was given Radical Treatment. The outcome of this activity is visible during the current year,” she said.
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