Gautam Buddh Nagar, April 25, 2026:
On the occasion of World Malaria Day, the health department in Gautam Buddh Nagar conducted a wide-ranging awareness campaign across the district in line with the theme set by the World Health Organization — “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must.” The initiative aimed to strengthen public awareness about malaria prevention and promote community participation in eliminating the disease.
According to the Chief Medical Officer, multiple awareness activities were organised at all community and primary health centres in the district. Pledges were administered to citizens, encouraging them to adopt preventive measures against malaria and contribute to its eradication.
Awareness rallies were conducted at key locations, including Jewar, Dadri, Bisrakh, and Dankaur, where healthcare teams reached out to residents with information on malaria prevention. Public meetings and awareness sessions were also held in villages such as Dadri, Anandpur, Dadha, and Bisrakh to ensure wider outreach at the grassroots level.
A special malaria screening camp was organised in a slum area in Sector 16, where 13 suspected cases of malaria-related fever were tested. Officials confirmed that none of the tested individuals were found positive. Additionally, across all health centres in the district, a total of 72 fever cases were examined on the day, with no malaria-positive cases reported.
Educational institutions also played an active role in the campaign. At Shyam Singh Smarak Inter College in Sarfabad village, writing and drawing competitions were organised to spread awareness among students. Informational handbills and banners were distributed, and students were sensitised about preventive measures and symptoms of malaria.
Joint teams from the malaria department and Noida Authority conducted field visits in the Sector 16 slum area. Anti-larval measures were implemented by spraying insecticides in stagnant water. A total of 89 households were surveyed, during which water collected in coolers, refrigerator trays, plant pots, and bird containers was identified and cleared to prevent mosquito breeding.
The education department also contributed by organising awareness programmes in schools, using posters and visual materials to educate students about malaria. It was highlighted that malaria is caused by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, which breeds in clean stagnant water. Common symptoms include fever with chills, headache, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
The District Malaria Officer reported that as of April 2026, a total of 39,959 malaria tests had been conducted in the district this year, with no positive cases detected so far. This reflects the effectiveness of ongoing surveillance and preventive efforts.
Health officials have advised residents to ensure that there is no water stagnation in and around their homes. They recommended weekly cleaning of coolers, plant trays, and other containers that may collect water. The use of mosquito nets and prompt medical consultation in case of fever were also strongly encouraged.
Free malaria testing and treatment facilities are available at all primary and community health centres, district hospitals, and Jan Arogya Kendras across the district.
The campaign underscores the administration’s proactive approach toward disease prevention and its commitment to maintaining a malaria-free environment in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
