A health worker is instructing malaria prevention measures to locals (Photo: VNA)
Kon Tum (VNA) – A for World
Malaria Prevention Day (April 25) was launched in Ngoc Hoi district in the
Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on April 25.
Themed “End malaria for good”, the event was co-organised by
the Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology Quy Nhon (IMPE-QN),
the World Health Organisation and the provincial Health Department.
IMPE-QN pointed out measures to prevent malaria, including
enhancing the quality of vector-controlling measures and treatment of malaria
patients in severely-hit areas.
It also suggested strengthening the control of malaria
patients through grassroots medical networks and the quality of malaria diagnosis
and treatment at all levels, among others.
The launching ceremony was followed by a march along main
streets and residential areas to raise public awareness of
and anti-malarial drugs resistance.
With efforts of department and agencies at all level, Kon Tum
province has seen a decrease in the number of malaria cases while there were no
deaths recorded in the locality over the past five years.
Meanwhile, the Central and Central Highlands region in
general recorded two deaths of malaria in 2016 and is facing high risks of
epidemic resurgence, especially in remote and border areas. – VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
