India is closer to eliminating malaria, but the last mile may be toughest
- India is closer than ever to eliminating malaria, with a goal of bringing local transmission to zero by 2027.
- Malaria cases and deaths have fallen sharply over the past decade, putting India on track towards elimination.
- The remaining cases are concentrated in hard-to-reach and high-risk areas, making the final stage of elimination more difficult.
- Experts say stronger surveillance, early diagnosis and treatment will be crucial to prevent malaria from returning as India nears its goal.
Source: theprint.in
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