What is the current status of malaria in Tripura and how many people have been infected with it
Provide details on the number of people infected with malaria in Tripura and what is the current status of it in the state.
- According to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), around 4,000 people were infected with malaria in Tripura in 2020.
- From January to June 2021, around 500 malaria cases were reported in the state.
- Malaria cases tend to increase during the monsoon season (June-September) due to an increase in mosquito breeding.
- The state government has taken measures to prevent and reduce malaria transmission, such as distributing mosquito nets, conducting indoor residual spray, and increasing public awareness about mosquito-borne diseases.
- Regular monitoring and surveillance efforts are ongoing to detect and treat malaria cases promptly.
- It is important for individuals to take preventive measures, such as using mosquito nets, wearing long-sleeved clothes, and using mosquito repellent to reduce the risk of malaria infection.
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