Malaria Day: AIIMS-Bhopal's focus on cleanliness to control vector breeding

Bhopal: Various events were organized across the state capital on World Malaria Day here on Thursday.

According to a press release, the events highlighted the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.

At AIIMS Bhopal, the department of community and family medicine (CFM) organised a painting and poster competition for students from St Joseph’s Co-Ed School and Seven Hills Public School.

The theme for this year’s Malaria Day for the competition was ‘accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’.

AIIMS Bhopal, head of department of CFM, Dr. Arun M. Kokane, encouraged students to give importance to cleanliness, as it is not just about diagnosis and treatment, but cleanliness along with social awareness that plays a crucial role in controlling and preventing malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

The event was organized in collaboration with the district malaria office.

AIIMS Bhopal director, Dr Ajai Singh, stressed the significance of maintaining cleanliness in our surroundings to prevent the breeding of larvae.

The objective was to increase awareness about the importance of cleanliness and provide timely treatment for fever. Students enthusiastically took part in health education sessions led by AIIMS Bhopal trainees and nursing students.

The winners of the painting and poster competitions were also recognized during the event

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