Mohali health dept to hold migratory mass surveillance under anti-malaria month campaign
Mohali: As part of a state-wide initiative to combat the spread of malaria, the Mohali health department is set to carry out extensive migratory mass surveillance and public awareness drives throughout the month of June, designated as anti-malaria month by the directorate of health and family welfare, Punjab.
Under the campaign, targeted surveillance for malaria will be conducted at high-risk sites including brick kilns, grain markets, slums, factories, and industrial zones — areas with significant migratory and vulnerable populations. In a proactive environmental measure, Gambusia fish, known for feeding on mosquito larvae, will be released into non-commercial ponds across the district between June 3 and 7.
Health officials said the campaign is aimed at enhancing awareness, empowering communities, and fostering inter-departmental collaboration for the prevention and containment of malaria.
"We are focusing on both surveillance and public engagement to ensure early detection and vector control," a senior health official said.
The health department has urged the public to cooperate with health workers and take precautionary steps such as keeping their surroundings clean, eliminating stagnant water, and using mosquito repellents and nets.
Officials affirmed that all efforts are being made to reduce malaria cases in the district through timely surveillance, biological control methods, and active community participation.
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The phased activities that will be conducted across Mohali
June 3–7: Release of Gambusia fish in stagnant water bodies to control mosquito breeding
June 8–15: Migratory mass surveillance at identified high-risk sites
June 16–23: District task force meeting
June 24–30: Rallies and public announcements in various localities to educate residents on preventive measures against malaria
Mohali: As part of a state-wide initiative to combat the spread of malaria, the Mohali health department is set to carry out extensive migratory mass surveillance and public awareness drives throughout the month of June, designated as anti-malaria month by the directorate of health and family welfare, Punjab.
Under the campaign, targeted surveillance for malaria will be conducted at high-risk sites including brick kilns, grain markets, slums, factories, and industrial zones — areas with significant migratory and vulnerable populations. In a proactive environmental measure, Gambusia fish, known for feeding on mosquito larvae, will be released into non-commercial ponds across the district between June 3 and 7.
Health officials said the campaign is aimed at enhancing awareness, empowering communities, and fostering inter-departmental collaboration for the prevention and containment of malaria.
"We are focusing on both surveillance and public engagement to ensure early detection and vector control," a senior health official said.
The health department has urged the public to cooperate with health workers and take precautionary steps such as keeping their surroundings clean, eliminating stagnant water, and using mosquito repellents and nets.
Officials affirmed that all efforts are being made to reduce malaria cases in the district through timely surveillance, biological control methods, and active community participation.
The phased activities that will be conducted across Mohali
June 3–7: Release of Gambusia fish in stagnant water bodies to control mosquito breeding
June 8–15: Migratory mass surveillance at identified high-risk sites
June 16–23: District task force meeting
June 24–30: Rallies and public announcements in various localities to educate residents on preventive measures against malaria
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