In its recently released World Malaria Report 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a sharp decline in the number of malaria cases in India.
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Background
Malaria
Five types of Plasmodium parasite can infect humans. These occur in different parts of the world. Some cause a more severe type of malaria than others. Once an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites multiply in the host's liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.
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Analysis
India’s Strategy to Eliminate Malaria
National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016-2030
Aim:
In line with the WHO Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030 (GTS) and the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance Malaria Elimination Roadmap, it aims to:
Objectives:
Short term milestones
Challenges in Malaria control
Odisha success story: The WHO report stated that India registered a 24 per cent reduction in cases largely due to substantial declines of the disease in the highly malarious state of Odisha, home to approximately 40 per cent of all malaria cases in the country.
Way Forward
Learning Aid
Practice Question:
As per World Malaria Report 2018, India has witnessed a sharp decline in the number of malaria cases. In this context, critically discuss India’s strategy to eliminate malaria by 2030.
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