SHILLONG: The District Vector Borne Disease Control Society on Saturday organised an awareness programme in Tura to sensitize people about malaria.
The programme was organised on the occasion of World Malaria Day. Garo Hills had as many as 12 malaria deaths last year making the disease dreaded in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Social Welfare Minister, Deborah Marak stressed that public participation is a must for tackling the disease and also urged NGOs to come forward to help the Government in eliminating malaria.
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