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A Study of Malaria in Lakshadweep Islands

Arvind Nath, , Arvind Nath

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RFP Indian Journal of Hospital Infection 4(2):p 69-71, july-december 2022. | DOI:

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Background: To the best knowledge of the author, there is no available literature on the status of Malaria in Lakshadweep Islands. Hence the preparation of this document. Objectives: To find out the parameters of Malaria in Lakshadweep Islands till as recently as possible. Methods: By studying the documents prepared by the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases (NCVBD) and the website of Department of Medical & Health Services, Lakshadweep Islands. Results: It is seen that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of Malaria in Lakshadweep Islandswas at the low value of 0.08 in 2018 and there were no indigenous cases of Malaria in the islands. All the cases of Malaria seen there were imported cases. Conclusions: Lakshadweep Islands may be identified as having achieved Malaria-elimination goals. Keywords: Malaria, Lakshadweep Islands, API, NCVBD, WHO.

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