Panaji, Jul 8 (PTI) Goa has entered malaria elimination phase of malaria, with the state targeting complete eradication of the disease by 2025-26, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.
To eliminate vector-borne diseases (VBD), the Directorate of Health Services has issued an advisory to various departments to focus on the sanitation practices across various geographic areas, Rane said in a post on X on Monday.
In addition, mandatory malaria screening and issuance of health cards for all labourers at construction sites is being implemented under the Goa Public Health Act, he said.
“Goa is in the Elimination Phase of Malaria, with a goal to achieve complete elimination by 2025–26,” the minister said.
The minister urged people to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by maintaining clean surroundings.
“Let us work together to ensure a VBD-free Goa. Public participation and inter-departmental coordination is the key,” Rane added.
Highlighting recent milestones, Rane said a proposal has been submitted for the Sub-National Malaria Elimination Award for South Goa for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
This is a “significant achievement in the state’s ongoing public health efforts,” he said. PTI RPS GK
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