Health agencies launch initiatives to combat vector-borne diseases

Health authorities in Nagaland and Kogi State are implementing measures to address vector-borne diseases. In Nagaland, the State National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme conducted a refresher training session for medical officers in Kohima. The program focused on strengthening clinical and technical capacities for diagnosing and managing diseases including malaria, dengue, kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and chikungunya.

In Kogi State, Nigeria, the state government, the National Malaria Elimination Programme, and the Malaria Consortium are set to distribute over 3.1 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households across 21 local government areas. The distribution campaign, scheduled from November 8 to 15, aims to reduce malaria infections and mitigate the economic and social impacts of the disease. Officials noted that this marks the first free distribution of such nets in the state in nine years.