Longleng District Vector Borne Officer (DVBO) Dr. L.Tia Imchen said that Longleng district has not witnessed even a single case of malaria since 2019, and the district was activity working to maintain the negative status.
A press release by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng office informed that DVBO said the Longleng district has “no malaria cases since 2019 and the district was actively aiming to maintain the negative status”.
CMO office said awareness activities were being carried out in all the blocks under Longleng district by a team led by DVBO, Dr. L.Tia Imchen, district consultant, Malaria Inspector (MI), Malaria Technical Supervisor (MTS), Surveillance Worker (SW),Surveillance Inspector (SI) ,and Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs) as part of the “Anti-Malaria Month”, which is being observed in the month of June.
The “Anti-Malaria Month” was being observed by CMO Longleng office, National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) under the theme, “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”.
During the “Anti-Malaria Month”, health care officials interact with stake holders, villagers and give community sensitization and awareness about signs and symptoms, preventive measures, correct and daily usage of Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), availability of free testing and free treatment in all health facilities and also collection of blood samples. Dissemination of IEC and BCC materials were part of the Anti-malaria month.
Monday, August 25, 2025