Bhopal, April 25 -- The fight against malaria has gained remarkable ground in recent years, with only six deaths reported between 2019 and 2024 in Madhya Pradesh. As the country edges closer to its target of eliminating malaria by 2030, the focus now shifts to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving early detection.
Observed every year on April 25, World Malaria Day highlights global efforts to tackle the disease. In Bhopal, small-scale awareness programmes will be conducted across all 21 zones, supported by ASHA and community health workers. This year's theme, "Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine," underscores the city's ongoing efforts to control the disease.
Malaria, a potentially life-threatening illness, is caused...