The Department of Health and Family Welfare has ramped up its malaria control measures in Hezamara as part of the National Insect-Borne Disease Control Scheme. On Saturday, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte led a high-level delegation to assess the effectiveness of the ongoing anti-malaria initiatives in the region.
The visit marked the launch of a door-to-door malaria detection campaign, driven by dedicated ASHA workers who have begun conducting blood tests across Hezamara.
Highlighting the department’s commitment, Health Secretary Gitte personally distributed insecticide-treated mosquito nets to local residents—a measure expected to significantly strengthen the community’s defence against malaria.
Health Secretary Gitte issued directives for the collection of blood samples using Rapid Diagnostic Kits, especially from individuals exhibiting symptoms, to ensure early detection of the disease in this high-risk zone.
The initiative also saw the distribution of 11,708 insecticide-treated mosquito nets, commencing on Saturday. These nets were allocated to various health and wellness centres in Hezamara, including Hezamara MCH, Balurbon, Sonaram, Kambukchara, and the Hezamara Health and Wellness Centre. This distribution is part of a broader strategy to provide comprehensive protection to the region’s populace. This comprehensive initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide extensive protection to the region’s populace.
Accompanying Gitte were Director of the National Health Mission Rajib Dutta, Joint Mission Director Binoy Bhushan Das, State Program Officer Dr. Abhijit Das, District Malaria Officer Dr. Amit Debbarma, and Dr. Bibhash Saha of Hezamara Primary Health Centre. The team was present to oversee operations and engage with the community, ensuring the measures were effectively implemented and well-received.
