District Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) observed World Malaria Day 2026 under the global theme “Drive to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must” across all health units in the district.
A press release by District Coordinator informed that at the district headquarter the programme was held at Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Zunheboto, where Deputy Commissioner of Zunheboto, Dharam Raj, graced the occasion as the special guest.
In his speech, he emphasized the importance of maintaining hygiene both at individual and community level, and urged all stakeholders to actively contribute towards elimination of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the district.
A brief presentation by was also presented by District Programme Officer (CD-1), Dr. Esther Kath, highlighting the status of malaria and other vector-borne diseases prevalent in the district, along with on-going control and prevention measures.
Following the main event, a meeting of District Task Force for Malaria Elimination was convened and chaired by Deputy Commissioner to review strategies and strengthen coordinated efforts for malaria elimination.
In the lead-up to World Malaria Day, the department conducted routine monitoring and supervision activities from April 20 to 24, focusing on high malaria burden blocks, health units, and villages.
The district administration and health department further reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying efforts towards a malaria-free Zunheboto.
