After working tirelessly for malaria control when the cases were rampant in Mysuru decades ago, the health assistants and lab assistants who have retired now after serving the Health Department for many years were in for a surprise when they got a call that they are being honored in recognition of their efforts and services in the fight against malaria many years ago.
A senior health official said, “Their efforts in combating malaria were instrumental as they used to remain away from their homes for weeks staying in villages, doing fever surveys, field visits and tests. Malaria spread was rapid in those years. Today, Mysuru has not reported malaria cases for the last five years. They too have a role to play in attaining this status.”
