Guwahati: A confirmed malaria infection in a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel has initiated an immediate public health response in Salbari, situated in the Baksa district of Assam, as authorities race against time to avert a potential outbreak.
Spearheading the containment efforts is the district health department, guided by District Vector-Borne Disease Consultant Rahim Ali Ahmed, which promptly dispatched a rapid response team to the affected area and its surroundings. The team comprises technical supervisor Marshal Basumatary, dedicated health worker Prabin Ch Daimari, and medical personnel drawn from Salbari and Palsiguri.
In a bid to curb the disease’s propagation, fever screening camps have been strategically set up across various locations. Simultaneously, teams are actively engaged in door-to-door surveillance, meticulously gathering data and screening local inhabitants for any indicative symptoms. Complementary measures include the application of insecticidal sprays and the treatment of mosquito nets with insecticide in households identified as being at higher risk.
Furthermore, health officials are actively conducting an awareness campaign aimed at educating the local populace about the characteristic symptoms of malaria, underscoring the significance of seeking early medical intervention, and disseminating knowledge on effective mosquito bite prevention strategies. Residents are being strongly urged to consistently use mosquito nets, eliminate any standing water that could serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and to promptly report any signs of illness they may experience.
Local authorities have appealed to the community for their full cooperation, stressing the vital role of maintaining good hygiene practices and remaining vigilant. Health officials have affirmed that continuous monitoring will be diligently maintained in the days ahead to ensure the early detection of any new infections.
According to health officials, these proactive and intensive containment measures are of paramount importance in effectively halting further transmission of the disease and safeguarding the broader community from a more widespread health crisis.
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