World Malaria Day 2024 was observed across Nagaland on Thursday on the theme ‘Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World’.

DIPR has informed that in Capital Kohima, a programme was held at the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima, where Principal Director cum Mission Director, NHM, DH&FW, Dr. E. Motsuthung Patton highlighted the remarkable effort made by India in eliminating malaria while pointing that the mortality rate has come down drastically. He also lauded the efforts made by the health workers, ASHA and surveillance workers.

Dr Patton also spoke about the sustainable development goals and how India is aiming to achieve its target of eliminating malaria by 2030. He further highlighted that children under five years of age, migrant workers, refugees and indigenous people are mostly impacted by malaria.

In the programme, two best ASHA and two best Surveillance workers from Kohima district were felicitated. While Kikrusi from Thizama and Temsujungla from A.G. bagged the first and second prize respectively under ASHA workers category, Mhalerovi from Rusoma/ Chedema and Diezenuo from Keyake/ Daklane bagged the first and second prize respectively under Surveillance workers category.

The programme was chaired by Director (Health), DH&WF, Dr. Akuo Sorhie and vote of thanks was delivered by Addl. Director & SPO (NCVBDC), DH&FW, Dr. R. Chubala Aier.