AND MAKE INDIA HAPPY! 10 COMMANDMENTS TO ELIMINATE MALARIA Dr. Anand Bang Advisor - Health
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AND MAKE INDIA HAPPY!
10 COMMANDMENTSTO ELIMINATE MALARIA
Dr. Anand BangAdvisor - Health
Incidence of Malaria in India accounts for ~58%
of cases in South-East Asia!
THE MALARIA MENACE
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*The World Malaria Report, 2014 in Malaria Site.com
Malaria is endemic to many rural areas in India.
THE MALARIA MENACE
Children under 5 are at high risk of Malaria.
More than 70% of Malaria deaths occur within this age group!
THE MALARIA MENACE
HIGH-RISK
GROUP
*WHO Factsheet: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs094/en/
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The 10 COMMANDMENTS to
Eliminate Malaria
A Malaria-free India is a Happy India#EndMalariaForGood
Strengthening the Infectious Disease Surveillance Program and gathering disaggregated data from Malaria-prone regions.
A robust surveillance system
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
Focusing on developing and manufacturing a high-quality, long-lasting insecticide treated bed nets and a new range of anti-malarial.
Self-reliance in Malaria weaponry
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
Efforts on war footing need to be undertaken to counter resistance to artemisinin – a very important family of anti-malarial drugs.
Countering malaria-drug resistance
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
Significant institutional strengthening and complete revamping of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) is an urgent prerequisite.
Revamping the NVBDCP
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
Undertaking large-scale drives to educate the communities about Malaria is critical, especially in rural areas.
Educating & empowering communities
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
The Malaria Control Program can be an ideal platform to implement the Expenditure Information Network outlined by Nandan Nilekani.
6Using modern Malaria management methods
A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
It’s time to use new technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 for vector modification, train Indian human resources and explore early field trials.
Advanced technologies for vector modification
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
There’s a need to ensure that every function in the public health system works independently of the other, to minimise bottlenecks and failure of the programme.
Strengthening public health systems
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
Implementation of modern sanitation systems and waste water management initiatives is a must.
9Appropriate public health engineering techniques
A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
There’s an immediate need to empower ASHA workers. They are the representatives of the people. Their empowerment symbolizes the only sustainable solution to combat Malaria.
Engaging frontline health workers meaningfully
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A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
A Malaria-free India is a Happy India #EndMalariaForGood
A SUCCESS STORYMalaria is endemic to Odisha. The state reports the highest rates of Malaria deaths. Remote areas in South Odisha are the most affected.
To prevent and control Malaria in the affected districts in South Odisha, the Tata Trusts partnered with NGOs, health workers, the government to initiate a community-based Malaria prevention and control programme.
Local communities were brought together, engaged, educated, equipped and empowered to fight the disease.
Malaria deaths among children below 5 years has shown a remarkable reduction. Encouraged by the results of the 3-year project, the Tata Trusts have signed an MoU with the Govt of Odisha to eradicate Malaria by 2030.
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AND MAKE INDIA HAPPY!
10 COMMANDMENTSTO ELIMINATE MALARIA
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