Malaria -- India
In 2018, the Punjab government has joined hands with the World Health Organization (WHO) for eradication of malaria from the state by 2020. But, the steps taken seem to be inadequate as over 1000 people have been have already been tested positive of malaria.
The cases of malaria have been increasing in Punjab for the last 2 years. As per the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, 920 cases of malaria have been reported in [the 9 months through] September [of 2019]. The number is way higher
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6749729&promed&0
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