Government strategy successful in Dantewada-Sukma of Bastar division — Health services reaching even remote areas
New health model created through active surveillance, door-to-door screening and community participation
Raipur 16 July 2025 l The progress so far of the Malaria Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan (12th Phase) run by the Chhattisgarh government clearly shows that the root cause of malaria is being attacked through the state government’s door-to-door screening strategy and active public relations. In the survey conducted from 25 June to 14 July 2025, 1884 malaria positive patients were identified, out of which 1165 patients (61.8%) were asymptomatic.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that the policy of our government 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 will prove to be decisive in making the state malaria free.
A total of 1,39,638 people were screened for malaria. 1884 people were found positive, of which 1165 (61.8%) were asymptomatic — 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 — prompt identification of which averted serious complications.
In a remote and geographically challenging district like Dantewada, the target achievement rate of 12.06% and identification of 706 malaria positive cases is a great success. The special thing is that 574 of these patients were asymptomatic, who were provided timely treatment due to the proactive strategy of the government. This shows that the health system’s reach, monitoring, and service delivery are being done effectively even in forest areas.
During the screening of 15,249 persons in Sukma, 372 malaria positive cases were found, out of which 276 patients were asymptomatic. This data clearly shows that the cycle of silent infection is being broken due to the government’s pro-active screening. Infection is being controlled even in tribal areas due to medical access and community participation – this is the strategic success of the administration.
Under the 12th phase of Malaria Mukt Chhattisgarh Abhiyan, screening teams reached 27266 houses. 1247 pregnant women were examined, out of which only 10 were found positive – that is, 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 when mosquito larvae were found in 614 houses.
This campaign shows that healthcare is not just about treatment, but also about awareness, timeliness and access. It is only through the combined efforts of the government through scientific screening, mosquito control, awareness and follow-up system that 61.8% of asymptomatic patients were treated and the chain of infection was broken.
The Chhattisgarh government is committed to expand this model further in the coming times, so that making the state malaria-free is not just a goal but a reality.