A Study of Malaria in Odisha State

Objective : To find out the status of Malaria in Odisha. Methods : By studying the most recent data available on the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) website. Results : Out of the 30 districts of Odisha, Malaria is highly concentrated in mainly Malkangiri District. Conclusions : If an approach of universal diagnosis and radical treatment like that which was used in the “Malaria-mukt Bastar” campaigns of Chhattisgarh is adopted in Malkangiri District, it is possible that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) may come down there quickly

The Use of Aspirin in Patients Suffering from COVID-19 Disease

Aspirin, in moderately higher doses, can be considered with close monitoring for COVID-19 as this is a relatively inexpensive and a promising therapeutic alternative to save lives.

A Study of Malaria in Jharkhand State

Background: The aim of India is to reach zero Malaria cases by 2027 and then wait for three years before WHO can grant Malaria-free status certification. It is already the beginning of 2022 and India is about to reach the halfway mark of the Malaria Elimination framework period of 2016 to 2027. Objectives: To see how far Jharkhand has reached about Malaria elimination targets. Methods: By reviewing documents published by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). Results: The Latehar District of Jharkhand had a very high Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of 10.86 during 2018. Conclusions: If interventions like the treatment of positive patients and asymptomatic carriers occur, the API will be expected to decrease drastically.