Department of Health and Family Welfare, Veer Surendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Odisha, India
Case Study
Malaria Control in Angul District: Case Study of a District in Odisha towards Elimination
Author(s): Nirupama Das*
Background: Angul district of Odisha has achieved a major reduction in malaria incidence and multiple challenges.
This case study is an example of malaria control over last 10years.
Methods: An analysis and review of the malaria epidemiology, control strategies adopted in NVBDCP and state and
district specific interventions. The regular surveillance data in Govt. health system was used to identify trends in
malaria epidemiology. The challenging factors were identified through analysis of socio-economic and health
indicators.
Findings: The confirmed malaria cases in Angul declined by 99.71% during the year 2019 as compared to year 2015
which was reported 29853 highest malaria cases over 10 years (2010-2019). The majority of indigenous cases were due
to Plasmodium falciparum. Strategies impleme.. View more»