July 17, 2026 4:49 PM
Gujarat conducts record 94 lakh malaria tests as monsoon vector-borne disease surveillance intensifies
The Gujarat Health Department has conducted over 94 lakh malaria tests this year as it intensifies surveillance and preventive measures against mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon, with more than 19,500 health teams covering 6.51 crore people across the state through house-to-house visits. According to the state government, the campaign is being carried out under the 'National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme' under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership ...