Dimapur, April 25 -- There were zero malaria deaths recorded in Nagaland between 2018 and 2024, Nagaland health and family welfare minister P Paiwang Konyak said on Friday.

Addressing the World Malaria Day observation at the town hall, Dimapur, Konyak said this is not just a statistic but a symbol of dedication, of strategy, of community effort.

He extended gratitude to the relentless and courageous work of the health workers who achieved the extraordinary milestone.

The state health and family welfare department observed the day, aiming to raise awareness and renew commitment toward malaria elimination in the state.

Konyak, who attended the programme as the special guest, said: "We gather not just to observe a day on the calendar, bu...