Project Name : Malaria – Effect and Prevention with Emphasis on Biological Control of Mosquitoes
Theme Name : Health
Assam is an endemic region for malaria and according to a study it was found that less than 50% of the total cases of malaria reported form NE India are from Assam. Hence we decided to work on this project under which, secondary data from various field surveys that involved collection of secondary data from various organizations like NIMR and NVBDCP. Along with it we interviewed various doctors, pathology labs and common people to understand the menace of malaria efficacy of various measures being taken by the government organization in order to control malaria and we found that the major measures being taken by them are:
1. Distribution of impregnated bed nets
2. Spraying of DDT
3. Distribution of free medicine
As these measures were not found to be effective enough hence we have suggested the measures for the Biological Control of Mosquito Population believing in the motto that Prevention is better than Cure.
The methods suggested by us are:
a) Use of Marigold flowers and extracts.
b) Preparation of Natural Mosquito repellent using Marigold flowers
c) Introduction of Larvivorous fishes in Paddy Fields and small ponds and drains
d) Preservation and conservation of Wetlands
Conclusion:
1. As chemicals have a bad effect on the environment. Therefore bio-control should always be the alternative preferred method.
2. Our methods are not only cost effective but can also be used by the common man easily without any professional help.
3. These measures are not harmful to the environment.
4. Also we can not only rely on government organization for controlling malaria in a region, it’s a social responsibility of each and every citizen to make some effort at his own level.
Name of the School: Maria’s Public School, Guwahati
