A Central Government inspection team has visited Kodagu to review treatment protocols and record-keeping at health institutions as part of efforts to eliminate malaria from the country by 2030. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. K.M. Satish Kumar said the team expressed satisfaction with the measures being implemented in the district.
Over three days, the National Team for Sub-National Malaria Elimination Validation (SNMEV) visited several health facilities, including Somwarpet Taluk Hospital, Kushalnagar Community Health Centre, Alur Siddapura Primary Health Centre, Suntikoppa Sub-Centre, the Urban Health Centre in Madikeri taluk and the District Hospital.
The team reviewed records and patient treatment protocols followed over the past five years as part of the malaria elimination initiative.The inspection was led by Dr. Kalpana Baruah of Delhi. She was accompanied by Dr. R. Thenambigai, Dr. Bijit Biswas and Dr. Shyam Bandhu Rath.
District Surveillance Officer Dr. Srinivas B.L. was also present. Somwarpet Taluk Health Officer Dr. Indudhar, Madikeri Taluk Health Officer Dr. Sunil, District Entomologist Manjunath, members of the district NVBDCP team, officials of various health institutions, medical officers of Primary Health Centres and other health staff participated in the inspection.
The team observed that malaria management in the district was excellent, while suggesting corrective measures for a few minor operational issues.
At the conclusion of the visit, the surveillance unit felicitated the inspection team.
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