Malaria in Meghalaya: Entomological Perspective

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the ongoing malaria control efforts in India, focusing on the historical evolution of strategies and the challenges faced in combating the disease. Beginning with the introduction of the Modified Plan of Operation (MPO) in 1977, the text examines key interventions such as insecticide spraying, the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum, and the role of coal mining in malaria outbreaks. The book further explores eco-friendly vector control measures, community participation, and innovative methods like Insecticide Impregnated Bed Nets and Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACT). It also details the shifting focus from malaria eradication to the comprehensive National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) and provides an overview of the state’s evolving strategies from 1995 to 2016.