Malaria in Punjab, State of India: A Brief Overview

Nath, Arvind (2023) Malaria in Punjab, State of India: A Brief Overview. Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science, 5 (1). 61 -64.

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Abstract

Background: The current status of Malaria in Punjab state of India is not known.

Objectives: To find out the parameters of Malaria in Punjab state of India.

Methods: By examining reports prepared by the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) and an internet search.

Results: It was observed that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of Malaria in Punjab came down to low level of 0.02 in 2018 and that there were only 71 Malaria cases during 2021.

Conclusions: Punjab state of India is very close to achieving Malaria-elimination goals.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 20 Oct 2023 03:38
Last Modified: 20 Oct 2023 03:38
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/3275

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