Mandya district will be free of malaria by 2023 and various measures are in place to eradicate the disease as part of a nation-wide drive being implemented by the health authorities.
This was stated by T.N. Dhananjay, District Health Officer, Mandya district, on Saturday. He was speaking after inaugurating a rally to create public awareness on malaria, dengue, etc., as part of World Mosquito Day.
Dr. Dhananjay said the Government of India has set a target of eradicating the disease fully by 2025 but with a slew of preventive measures being implemented through public awareness drives, Mandya will be free of malaria by 2023, he added.