Meghalaya bagged National award for Malaria reduction

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 25, 2022

The State of Meghalaya under the National Vector Borne Disease Programme – Malaria, under National Health Mission, Meghalaya received an award from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 25^th April, 2022 on World Malaria Day.

Meghalaya has reduced the malaria burden from: Category 3: Intensified control phase – States/UTs (10) with an API of 1 case per 1000 population at risk or above 1 to Category 1: Elimination phase States/UTs (15) including their districts reporting an API of less than 1 case per 1000 population at risk.

Dr. Biba, State NVBDCP Programme Officer accepts the award on behalf of the State.