The Office of the District Vector Borne Officer, Longleng under the Chief Medical Officer observed anti-malaria month 2026 with a series of awareness and prevention activities held across the district.

The Programme was held under the theme ”Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must”, The campaign aimed to strengthen malaria surveillance, promote community awareness, and encourage active participation in malaria prevention and elimination.

As part of the campaign, mass screening of migrant workers was conducted in identified high-risk areas to facilitate early detection and prompt treatment of malaria cases.

Awareness programmes were also organized in schools and health units, educating participants on malaria transmission, symptoms, preventive measures, early diagnosis, and the importance of consistent use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs).

Focus group discussions were held in Longleng town wards and villages to encourage community participation in malaria elimination.

The district also observed LLIN fortnight from 10th to 25th June 2026, during which MTS, surveillance workers and ASHAs carried out evening house to house visits to monitor LLIN usage and educate households on malaria prevention.

As part of the observance, an Inter School Poster Competition was organized on 22nd June 2026 at CMO Conference Hall, Longleng, with participation from six schools.

Certificates and prizes were awarded to the winners for their outstanding performances.

The month-long campaign witnessed active participation from health workers, staff, school students, community leaders, NGOs and the general public.

The activities significantly strengthened community awareness, promoted early detection of malaria, reinforced the importance of LLIN usage, and reaffirmed Longleng district's commitment towards achieving and sustaining malaria elimination.

(DPRO Longleng)