A Study of Malaria in Odisha State
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2022-10
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Indian Medical Association
Abstract
Objective : To find out the status of Malaria in Odisha. Methods : By studying the most recent data available on the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) website. Results : Out of the 30 districts of Odisha, Malaria is highly concentrated in mainly Malkangiri District. Conclusions : If an approach of universal diagnosis and radical treatment like that which was used in the “Malaria-mukt Bastar” campaigns of Chhattisgarh is adopted in Malkangiri District, it is possible that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) may come down there quickly
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Malaria, Odisha, Malkangir
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Nath Arvind . A Study of Malaria in Odisha State. Journal of The Indian Medical Association. 2022 Oct; 120(10): 62-63