Health workers intensify Malaria prevention drive in Tripura village

In a determined effort to make Tripura a malaria-free state, health workers under the Mungiakami Primary Health Center (PHC) under KHowai District are actively engaged in various malaria prevention and control measures. 

As part of the ongoing campaign, special emphasis is being placed on community awareness programs and door-to-door health services in remote and malaria-prone areas.

On July 10, health workers carried out extensive malaria screening in six locations—Nonachara, 37 Mile, 43 Mile, East Lakshmipur, Hazara Para, and Haludiya. 

During the drive, Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) were conducted on 75 individuals to identify possible malaria infections. The screenings were part of a broader strategy to identify and monitor at-risk populations and contain potential outbreaks in time.

Health personnel including Multipurpose Supervisors (MPS), Multipurpose Workers (MPW), Community Health Officers (CHO), and ASHA workers went house-to-house to educate families about how malaria spreads, its symptoms, and the necessary preventive measures. 

They also checked on existing malaria patients and performed blood tests on individuals showing symptoms.

These targeted campaigns, which include health camps and surveys, are gradually increasing public awareness and empowering communities to adopt preventive practices. Health workers reported that residents are now more informed and cooperative regarding early detection and treatment.

A statement issued by the Health Department highlighted the commitment of frontline health workers and doctors, especially those operating through Primary Health Centers and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Their continuous presence in vulnerable areas is playing a critical role in strengthening grassroots healthcare.

Such initiatives mark a significant step in the state's long-term mission to eliminate malaria and enhance rural healthcare delivery.