Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 20th that it has been honored with the '2024 Malaria Prevention Management Meritorious Governor's Commendation,' marking its selection as an excellent institution for malaria prevention management for 10 consecutive years.
Paju City has been selected as an excellent institution for malaria prevention and management for 10 consecutive years. Malaria prevention poster. Provided by Paju City.
Gyeonggi Province evaluates 19 cities and counties in malaria risk areas within the province based on four indicators: project management, patient management, vector control, prevention education and publicity, and cooperation with related organizations, selecting outstanding institutions for malaria prevention management.
Paju City was recognized for achievements including ▲ systematic epidemiological investigation and patient management ▲ expansion of local malaria diagnostic institutions (from 44 to 58 locations) ▲ expansion of residual spraying pilot projects (from 1 battalion to 7 battalions) ▲ data-driven vector control using daily mosquito monitoring system (DMS) ▲ multifaceted publicity activities such as utilizing large screens at stations ▲ and strengthening cooperation systems with related organizations (military units, medical institutions).
In particular, Paju City received high evaluations for effectively reducing the incidence rate of malaria patients through active cooperation with related organizations and departments, including malaria eradication task force meetings, military unit cooperation project meetings, taxi transportation industry cooperation meetings, and discussions on interdepartmental collaboration.
Mayor Kim Kyung-il of Paju City stated, “In line with the record of winning for 10 consecutive years since 2015, we will carry out malaria prevention management projects with a sense of responsibility to create a safe and healthy Paju City.”
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