Definition of national antimalaria programme
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The National Malaria Control Programme was implemented in the State from 1953 to 1958. With the success achieved the programme was converted in to eradication programme from 1958.
However, due to various reasons, there was increase in the Malaria cases, during the period 1964 to 1975. Therefore, a modified plan of operation was introduced in the year 1977. This has resulted in the reduction of malaria cases till 1986, after which the cases have again in- creased. During 1995, there was epidemic in Thane, Nasik and Mumbai, following this, Govt. of India appointed an expert committee for taking corrective measures. "Malaria Action Plan 1995" recommended by the Expert Committee is being implemented in the State.
The programme is monitored by the Joint Director Of Health Services (Malaria), located at Pune.
However, due to various reasons, there was increase in the Malaria cases, during the period 1964 to 1975. Therefore, a modified plan of operation was introduced in the year 1977. This has resulted in the reduction of malaria cases till 1986, after which the cases have again in- creased. During 1995, there was epidemic in Thane, Nasik and Mumbai, following this, Govt. of India appointed an expert committee for taking corrective measures. "Malaria Action Plan 1995" recommended by the Expert Committee is being implemented in the State.
The programme is monitored by the Joint Director Of Health Services (Malaria), located at Pune.
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