CM stated that currently 3 out of every 1000 people in Tripura are diagnosed with malaria, and there is a 100 percent success rate in curing the disease.  

 

He said that in the year 2014, 51,240 people were infected with malaria in Tripura, and 96 people lost their lives. In 2016, 32,525 people were infected, and 14 people lost their lives. Since then, malaria screening has been ramped up in the state. While 22.15 percent of the population will have been screened in 2022, nearly double the number in 2016. As a result, the number of people suffering from malaria has decreased significantly.

 

In the conclave, the Chief Minister informed that 10.06 lakh mosquito nets with long-lasting medicinals were distributed in the 2015-16 financial year, 1.80 lakh in the 2018-19 financial year, and 9.25 lakh long-lasting medicinal mosquito nets in the 2019-20 financial year. More than 1.80 lakh mosquito nets are stocked for distribution in the 2023-24 financial year as well.

 

To combat malaria in Tripura, spray germ-killing fish, etc., are being used to control malaria along with various awareness measures in this regard, CM informed.

 

He said that due to the state’s vast health infrastructure and health workers, services are now being delivered to remote areas. Similarly, the situation has improved a lot due to the implementation of the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.

 

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed his hope that Tripura will be able to eliminate malaria by 2030 as per the national target through strong efforts. 

 

Participants of this conclave included health ministers from several states, WHO officials, and representatives from other Asian nations.