Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa is working towards securing a malaria-free tag by the end of the 2026–27 financial year, with health authorities stepping up measures to eliminate the disease completely.
Officials said the state has nearly halted local transmission, with recent cases largely traced to individuals arriving from outside regions where malaria is still prevalent. The current strategy is centred on preventing these imported cases from sparking fresh infections within the state.
Health teams have intensified surveillance, early diagnosis and timely treatment, while also strengthening monitoring systems in vulnerable areas. Authorities believe maintaining zero local transmission over a sustained period will be key to achieving official malaria-free recognition.
The state’s efforts are part of a broader push to move from control to elimination, backed by coordinated action across departments and continued public awareness.
If the target is met, Goa would mark a significant public health milestone, transitioning from a malaria-prone region in the past to one on the verge of complete elimination.
