In sync with the rest of the world, “World Malaria Day was observed in Karimganj with the plethora of activities on Monday. The theme of this year is “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives”. As part of the celebration, an awareness rally was flagged off by Dr. Shamsul Alam, Joint Director of Health Services in presence of Dr. Ranjit Baidya, CM&HO (CD), Dr. Sekh Chand Mohammad Rafikul Islam, Superintendant, Karimganj Civil Hospital, Hanif Mohammad, DPM, NHM,  Suman Choudhury, District Media Expert, NHM,  Debojit Dey, District Consultant, NCVBDC and various other officials. 

As a part of the event, the students of Public Higher Secondary School and the ASHAs of Karimganj town participated in the rally and it went through all the prime locations of the town. While addressing the rally, Dr. Alam stated that though malaria cases have significantly decreased, it is very much important to take precautionary measures. He stressed using mosquito nets and avoiding water stagnation.                                                                                                                               

In his address, Debojit Dey, District Consultant, NCVBDC informed that as part of World Malaria Day observation several activities have been undertaken since 18th April, during the Health Melas, including bed-net impregnations, street plays on malaria awareness, fogging, etc. Guppy fishes were also distributed at the drains and water bodies of the Urban Municipalities corporation. Also, source reduction activity was carried out in all the wards of Karimganj town.

Moreover, school level awareness of malaria along with rallies through Mobile Health Teams of RBSK have been undertaken across various blocks. Fogging operations to prevent mosquito breeding will also be undertaken in various wards of Karimganj town. It is pertinent to mention that “World Malaria Day” is an international observance commemorated every year on the 25th of April and recognises global efforts to control malaria. It’s noteworthy to mention that globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria.

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