A two-day Refresher training for Malaria Technical Supervisor (MTS) organised by National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) was held at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare on March 18 to 19, 2025.
Speaking as resource person on the topic National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016-2030, Dr. L. A. Singh, Senior Regional Director, Imphal, emphasized the importance of pre-planning for surveillance and case investigation in the event of an epidemic. He said a rapid response team should be stationed at the district headquarters to oversee surveillance in both urban and rural areas. Dr. Singh also stressed the need for a contingency plan to effectively manage such situations.
He explained on malaria control programme in India, types of malarial parasite, life cycle of the malarial parasite, asexual cycle in human being, hepatic phase, erythrocytic phase, gametogony, spread of malaria, sexual cycle in mosquito, immunity to malaria, malaria control, diagnosis and treatment (PV/PF/Mixed).
Dr. Singh described measures directed against the transmission by mosquitoes, transmission dynamics, vulnerable groups, malaria and gender, surveillance, LQAS and malaria case investigation form.
Imsubenla, Public Health and Training Consultant, provided insights on Recording and Reporting & IHIP VBD portal on Malaria & Dengue, while Thungchio Y. Enny, Senior Pharmacist and M&E, emphasized Procurement & Supply Chain Management and the Drugs & Vaccine Distribution Management System.
Ngangnenmongba, M&E Consultant, elaborated on financial aspects, while Wapangsungla Longkumer, IEC/BCC Consultant, highlighted the importance of information, education, and communication activities.
Venezo Vasa, Biologist and acting senior entomologist, along with Atuonuo Rupreo, Entomology Consultant, provided explanations on malaria entomology.
Additionally, a practical session was conducted by Anungla, Laboratory Technician, covering Rapid Diagnostic Tests & Blood Smear Preparation
Earlier, the introductory session and welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Neisakho Kere, Joint Director & SPO. The training was attended by 69 MTS from all the districts.