Bhopal, June 4 -- A month-long campaign is underway across the capital district to raise awareness about malaria prevention and symptoms, aiming to curb its spread before the onset of the monsoon season.
Observed nationwide every June, Anti-Malaria Month promotes community understanding of malaria prevention before the high-risk rainy season.
In Bhopal, the district malaria office is running intensive campaigns in collaboration with the Eliminating Malaria through Behaviour Change Communication and Early Detection (EMBED) project and Family Health India.
Various programmes including oath ceremonies, awareness rallies, slogan-writing contests and neighbourhood outreach are being held. In high-risk areas, Gambusia fish - known for feeding ...