Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that India is making rapid progress towards eliminating Malaria by 2030. In his virtual address to the Asia Pacific Malaria Leaders Conclave 2023 in New Delhi today, he highlighted how India has emerged as a global example for its malaria-elimination strategies. The Minister added that keeping in line with India’s G20 Presidency mantra of One Earth, One Family, One Future, New Delhi is committed to sharing its resources, knowledge and learnings with other countries as well in their mission to eliminate Malaria.
Dr. Mandaviya said that the Malaria elimination programme in India has several components including early diagnosis, complete treatment, surveillance and behaviour change communication. He also said the ASHA workers have been trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of malaria and respond quickly to the cases. He added that government’s various health initiatives including Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are contributing immensely towards strengthening India’s fight against the disease.
