A focal outbreak of malaria at Bonta sub-centre of PHC Kilvani, the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli wasreported during the month of August, 2014. Seven villages of the above block were affected. During theepisode, around 757 fever cases were reported with Slide Positivity Rate (SPR) of 11.6%. The malariaepidemiological data for last three years from the subcentre area indicates that the area is endemic formalaria (API was >5). Entomological survey revealed the presence of three known vectors of malaria viz.Anopheles culicifacies, A. stephensi and A. subpictus. Per Man Hour Density (PMHD) of these threevector species were 11.2, 1.2 and 7.8 respectively.
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