To download an infographic on Malaria click here . Malaria is a public health issue for several countries worldwide. Although India is the second most successful country in being able to reduce the incidence of the disease, the “zero malaria” stage is still distant. Undoubtedly, the medical fraternity has a significant role to play in eliminating the disease from the country. The present article lists some major roadblocks in achieving zero malaria and also focuses on the role of doctors in overcoming the disease.
Malaria is one of the most common diseases in India. A whopping 93.4% of the Indian population is at risk of contracting malaria, out of which 12.1% belong to ‘high’ to ‘very high’ risk categories. The diverse population of India and the migration of the rural population into urban settings are some of the major risk factors for malaria in our country. Despite its huge…
