SaralnamaA one-day district-level workshop on kala-azar elimination was held at Sadar Hospital, Ara. Medical officers from 9 affected blocks, CHOs, and vector control staff attended. Dr. N.K. Sinha, Additional Director, said no kala-azar cases were reported in 2023 but vigilance is needed. Dr. Rajesh Pandey from WHO trained participants on progress reporting and document preparation. In 2022, two cases were identified in Bhojpur. The workshop aimed to review the district's status and prepare a dossier for kala-azar elimination by 2025. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 18:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A one-day district-level workshop on kala-azar elimination was held at Sadar Hospital, Ara on 23 Aug 2023
- Medical officers from 9 affected blocks, CHOs, and vector control staff attended
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