How can India tackle the issue of increasing number of malaria cases in the country
Recently, Tripura reported around 4,361 people infected with malaria. It is a cause of concern for the country which is already dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increase the availability of insecticide-treated mosquito nets in high-risk areas.
- Encourage and educate people about the use of mosquito repellents, and indoor residual spray to prevent mosquito bites.
- Ensure proper sanitation and waste management practices are in place, as stagnant water bodies become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
- Undertake routine screening and treatment of malaria cases to ensure that the disease is diagnosed and treated early.
- Develop a malaria surveillance system for real-time monitoring of the disease prevalence, outbreaks, and drug-resistant malaria cases.
- Fund research and development activities to develop effective and affordable vaccines and treatments for malaria.
- Collaborate with neighboring countries to tackle the cross-border transmission of malaria.
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