Goa Health Minister makes big statement, plans to make state free from THIS disease by 2025-2026

New Delhi: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has said that the state has entered malaria elimination phase of malaria, with the state targeting complete eradication of the disease by 2025-26. To eliminate vector-borne diseases (VBD), the Directorate of Health Services has issued an advisory to various departments to focus on the sanitation practices across various geographic areas, Rane said in a post on X on Monday.

In addition, mandatory malaria screening and issuance of health cards for all labourers at construction sites is being implemented under the Goa Public Health Act, he said.

“Goa is in the Elimination Phase of Malaria, with a goal to achieve complete elimination by 2025–26,” the minister said. The minister urged people to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by maintaining clean surroundings.

“Let us work together to ensure a VBD-free Goa. Public participation and inter-departmental coordination is the key,” Rane added.

Highlighting recent milestones, Rane said a proposal has been submitted for the Sub-National Malaria Elimination Award for South Goa for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. This is a “significant achievement in the state’s ongoing public health efforts,” he said.

Steps Taken By Goa Government:

Key measures include mandatory screening of all labourers at construction sites and the issuance of health cards under the Goa Public Health Act—an area often identified as a high-risk zone for mosquito breeding. The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) has also issued advisories to departments across the board to strengthen sanitation practices in both urban and rural pockets.

“Goa is in the elimination phase of malaria, with a goal to achieve complete eradication by 2025–26,” Rane said. “This is not just a departmental effort—it requires coordination between government bodies and active involvement from the public.”

With PTI Inputs

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