The Odisha government has decided to intensify 'Daman' in eight remote districts of the state to control and prevent malaria.

‘As part of the DAMAN scheme, 44 lakh insecticide-treated long lasting nets would also be distributed to prevent malaria.’

These districts include Gajpati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabrangpur, Nuapada and Rayagada, which have reported more than 10 Annual Parasite Incidence (API). 




In the first phase, more than 80 lakh people would be benefited following the implementation of the malaria elimination scheme, the release said.
The state government would spend about Rs 25 crore early while it has earmarked Rs 120 crore for five years.
The services to be provided would include diagnosis, treatment, intensive mass awareness, behavioural change communications, haemoglobin test, nutrition test, and the supply of medicines.
It was also decided that around 44 lakh insecticide-treated long lasting nets (LL) would be provided to the people.
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Source-IANS