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Health News: India almost eliminated malaria in the 1960s but it spread rapidly again in the mid-70s. But once again India has reached the threshold of getting freedom from this disease. At present, the effect of malaria has been found to be very less in about 92 percent of the districts of the country. In the last years, the cases of this infection have declined by 85 percent.

ICMR National Malaria Research Institute, New Delhi has released the malaria report. According to which malaria has declined by 80 to 85 percent between 2015 and 2024. In the year 2024, the level of Marelia is one point lower in 92 percent of the districts of the country. ICMR experts say that India has now reached the pre-elimination phase. In the final stage, it can be completely eliminated with accurate monitoring and local strategy.

How does malaria occur?

The Government of India has set a target to make the country malaria free by 2030. Actually, malaria is a fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites which is spread by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Stagnant water acts as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Most cases of this disease are seen between July and November.

Target set till 2030

According to the report, between 2015 and 2024, India has achieved unprecedented success in malaria control. During this period, a decline of up to 85% has been observed in the total cases. Health experts believe that if the same pace of decline continues, the Central Government’s resolution of a malaria-free India by 2030 will definitely turn into reality.

What things will be emphasized

• To eradicate malaria, the government has adopted ‘mission mode’ Have started work.
• Door-to-door testing of suspected patients and immediate free treatment.
• Insecticide sprays and special campaigns to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
• Distribution of free mosquito nets (LLINs) and repellents in rural and poor areas.
• Provision of mobile clinics for tribal and remote areas.

ICMR scientists say that our next strategy focuses on those 8 percent districts. If we break the chain of infection through mobile medical units and larval control in remote areas, India will achieve the global eligibility to be officially declared malaria free.