The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) conducted Monitoring and Supervision activities in Mokokchung district at Chuchuyimlang PHC, Unger H&WC, and Yisemyong H&WC on 5th November 2024.
During an interaction with the Chuchuyimlang village council, PH & Training Consultant, Imsubenla reported that two cases of malaria had been detected in Mokokchung, specifically from Chuchuyimlang village, after a gap of five years. She commended the village council members for their concern for the well-being of the village and requested their cooperation in mass screenings when vector-borne diseases are detected.
Imsubenla further informed residents that suspected dengue cases can be tested at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital, Mokokchung. She also cautioned against Japanese encephalitis, commonly transmitted through pigs, advising residents not to sleep near pigsties.
MTS of NVBDCP Mokokchung, Alemjungba stated that after detecting two cases of malaria in Chuchuyimlang, treatment had been administered to both patients and follow-up measures would be taken.
Mokokchung Zonal Entomologist, Khisen Jemu explained that the team visited the village following the malaria cases, but no malaria vectors were found. However, Jemu noted that the presence of malaria vectors cannot be ruled out, as they appear seasonally and are influenced by climatic conditions. She recommended a year-round study to confirm the situation.
During the study, a secondary vector for dengue was found. Jemu urged residents to keep their surroundings clean and eliminate stagnant water, also requesting continued cooperation from the village council in the future.
The Chuchuyimlang village council members expressed appreciation for the Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) provided by NVBDCP, noting they have been effective against mosquitoes. They reported that the distribution of LLINs had been successfully completed and requested additional LLINs. The council also extended their willingness to collaborate with any department or neighboring villages for the betterment of their community.
Finance Consultant, Ropfweve Koza, M&E Consultant, Ngangnenmongba Longkumer and IEC/BCC Consultant, Wapangsungla Longkumer along with district NVBDCP staffs conducted the monitoring and supervision visits.
(DIPR)
