Yupia, Dec 12: The District Malaria Elimination Task Force (DMETF) meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Jiken Bomjen on Thursday.
The meeting aimed to review the progress of malaria elimination efforts and strategize the implementation of advanced measures to achieve a malaria-free status for the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stated that “Eliminating malaria is not just a health priority but a social and economic imperative. With a united front and rigorous implementation of our strategies, we can achieve a malaria-free district and improve the overall quality of life for our citizens."
He also emphasized the vital role of community involvement in malaria elimination and urged local leaders, religious leaders, health volunteers and civil society organizations to actively participate in the campaign.
He further highlighted the need for coordination among various departments, including education, Water Resource Development, PHED, Veterinary and Fisheries department  to address environmental factors contributing to malaria spread.
Dr. K.T.Mulung, Dy. Director -cum- State Project Officer, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) presented a detailed review of the state’s malaria statistics focusing on areas with high incidence rates. 
He also discussed the impact of the ongoing interventions such as insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and anti-malarial treatment distribution.
“These interventions have greatly reduced the vector borne diseases in the state, resulting in 14 districts of Arunachal Pradesh being declared malaria free,” Dr. Mulung added.
Dr. Tana Aruna Likha, Nodal Officer, District Vector Borne Disease Control Program also presented the overview of PapumPare’s vector borne disease statistics. 
She informed that till November this year. Papum Pare has recorded only one case and urged all the stakeholders to cooperate and intensify the efforts to completely eliminate malaria from the district.
Dr. Aruna further highlighted the ill effects of DDT and the alternates that can be used in its place. 
The task force further deliberated on the optimal utilization of resources, including funds, strengthening disease surveillance systems to detect and treat cases promptly, medical supplies, and workforce, to ensure program’s effectiveness.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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