New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has called for a reevaluation of state-level readiness for combating vector-borne diseases including malaria, dengue, and chikungunya now that monsoon season has arrived. Anticipating health needs, he also requested that they educate communities on how to avoid and manage the spread of such diseases. On Friday, Mandaviya participated in a review meeting digitally with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, health ministers from 22 states, principal secretaries, and other senior officials. "We effectively reduce the disease burden with proactive preparation anticipating the health requirements and making adequate provisions for them in advance," he stated, emphasising the significance of forethought and collaborative efforts. He urged the states to get the most bang for their health care buck by investing in preventative care, stressing once more that doing so will reduce the overall illness load. In addition to community mobilisation and awareness building, the health minister requested that they share their best practises and innovative public health initiatives to prevent and manage vector breeding.
He urged people to get involved by spreading awareness campaigns and educational materials to their local communities, schools, and places of worship.