Curbing Malaria menace: India has reduced its new malaria cases by one third
New Delhi, November 30: The menace of malaria is one of the most dangerous dead threats to the world. To prevent the occurrence of it, the Indian government, as well as World Health Organization(WHO), has taken several steps to curb the menace of it. Though the WHO malaria report 2017 has many drawbacks, the greener side is that India has reduced its new malaria cases by one third and even crossed the malaria mortality targets of 2020.
The commitment to ensure health for every person in India comes from the highest office of the Government. It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji’s vision to see health and development reach to the furthest corners of our country, and use the very latest innovations in technology and implementation science to achieve these outcomes,” the Union Health Minister elaborated.
The majority of malaria cases in the country come from the bordering districts, forest, and tribal areas, while most of the remaining parts of the country remain malaria free. The focus is on the bordering districts and empowering local authorities with information, tools, and knowledge. Moreover, it would help malaria reductions in India and its neighbors.