Eradicating Malaria

The reported number of confirmed Malaria cases has declined in Jharkhand and Gujarat in 2015 as compared to last three years 2012, 2013 & 2014. However, a marginal increase has been noticed for the country as a whole. A statement showing the malaria cases in Jharkhand, Gujarat & the country from 2012 to 2016 (till January) is as under:

Year	Malaria Cases
	Jharkhand	Gujarat	Country
2012	131476	76246	1067824
2013	97786	58513	881730
2014	103735	41608	1102205
2015(Prov.)	90251	41422	1126661
2016(upto Jan.)	5344	674	54613

The main strategies for prevention and control of malaria are as under:

Ø  Early Case Detection and Prompt Treatment (EDPT) to provide relief to the patient, and reduce reservoir of the infection.

Ø  Integrated Vector Management (IVM) by appropriate insecticidal spray in rural areas, anti-larval measures including biological methods like use of larvivorous fish and promotion of bio-environmental control measures, protective promotion of personal measures including use of Long Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITMN),

Ø  Emphasis on Information, Education and Communication (IEC) to promote community participation for prevention and control and Intersectoral Collaboration. Capacity building for optimal utilization of the technical manpower for the programme.

Ø  Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme.

A statement showing  the allocation and release of funds to Gujarat and Jharkhand  during the last 3 years is as under:

                                                                                                            (Rs. In Lakhs)

Year	Gujarat		Jharkhand
	Allotted Fund	Release	Allotted Fund	Release
2012-13	1750.00	812.54	4638.60	1404.27
2013-14	1612.71	736.94	3836.09	1161.29
2014-15	2380.00	1198.20	4139.50	3162.25
2015-16*	1160.00	1143.11	4819.00	3647.37

*As on 8-3-2016

           

The cases and deaths due to malaria have declined in Jharkhand and Gujarat in 2015 as compared to previous years and under National Framework for Malaria Elimination, it has been envisaged to eliminate malaria in Gujarat by 2022 & in Jharkhand and entire country by 2027.

The Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha here today.

Courtesy : pib.nic.in