Decisive advance against malaria in Chhattisgarh — 61.8% of asymptomatic patients identified on time
The government’s strategy successful in Dantewada-Sukma of Bastar division — Health services are also reaching remote areas
A new health model forged through active monitoring, door-to-door screening, and community participation
Raipur, July 16, 2025 / It is clear from the progress of the Malaria Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan (12th phase) being run by the Chhattisgarh government that the state government’s door-to-door screening strategy and active public relations are attacking the root of malaria. In the survey conducted from June 25 to July 14, 2025, 1884 malaria positive patients were identified, of whom 1165 patients (61.8%) were asymptomatic.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that our government’s policy is clear—do not wait for the disease, reach before the disease. He congratulated the health department team for this achievement and said that this campaign would prove decisive in making the state malaria-free.
A total of 1,39,638 people were tested for malaria. 1884 people were found positive, out of which 1165 (61.8%) were without any symptoms — that is, if this screening had not been done, the infection would have progressed. More than 75% of the total cases are children, who are a particularly vulnerable group. More than 92% of malaria cases are of the Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) type — which has avoided serious complications with prompt identification.
A 12.06% target achievement rate and the identification of 706 malaria positive cases in a remote and geographically challenging district like Dantewada is a great success. The special thing is that 574 of these patients were asymptomatic, who were provided treatment in a timely manner due to the government’s active strategy. This shows that the reach, monitoring, and service delivery of the health system are happening effectively even in forest areas.
During the examination of 15,249 people in Sukma, 372 malaria positive cases were found, out of which 276 patients were asymptomatic. This figure clearly shows that the cycle of silent infection is being broken due to the government’s pro-active screening. Control over infection is also being achieved in tribal areas due to medical access and community participation — this is the strategic success of the administration.
Under the 12th phase of the Malaria Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan, screening teams reached 27266 houses. 1247 pregnant women were examined, of which only 10 were found positive – i.e. only 0.08%. The use of LLIN (Large Lasting Mosquito Net) was ensured in 92% of the houses. Indoor Residual Spray coverage reached 68.73%. Prompt action was taken on finding mosquito larvae in 614 houses.
This campaign shows that health service is not just treatment, but also awareness, timeliness and access. It has been possible only through the joint efforts of the government with scientific methods of screening, mosquito control, awareness and follow-up system that 61.8% of asymptomatic patients got treatment and the chain of infection could be broken.
The Chhattisgarh government is committed to further expanding this model in the coming time, so that making the state malaria-free becomes not just a goal, but a reality.