Arvind Nath Scientist ‘E’, ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Dwarka 110077, New Delhi, India
Address for correspondence: Arvind Nath, Scientist ‘E’, ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Dwarka 110077, New Delhi, India E-mail: natha.hq@icmr.gov.in
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Arvind Nath. A Study of Malaria in Uttarakhand. Indian J Prev Med. 2024;12(1)39-41.
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Received : April 11, 2024
Accepted : May 25, 2024
Published : June 30, 2024
Abstract
Background: There is a lot of literature available on the status of Malaria in Uttarakhand. Hence the preparation of this document. Objectives: To find out the parameters of Malaria in Uttarakhand till as recently as possible. Methods: By studying the documents prepared by the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) and the website of the National Health Mission, Uttarakhand. Results: It is seen that there were 24 cases of Malaria during 2023 (up to 25th October 2023). Conclusions: Uttarakhand is very close to achieving Malaria-elimination goals.
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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.
Ethics Declaration
This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Arvind Nath. A Study of Malaria in Uttarakhand. Indian J Prev Med. 2024;12(1)39-41.
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