Jindal Foundation Joins Hands with Government to Protect Vulnerable Families from Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Rural Anugola

By Subrat Sarangi

Anugola, Nov.4:Reinforcing its commitment to community health and disease prevention, Jindal Foundation, in collaboration with the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), distributed mosquito nets among vulnerable families in Nagira village under Pallahara block of Angul district. The initiative aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and protect communities against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.

The programme was attended by Pallahara MLA Mr. Ashok Mohanty; Dr Purnima Udgata, ADPHO (Vector-Borne Diseases); Mr. Rabi Narayan Patel, Sub-Collector, Pallahara; Mr. Nishan Mishra, BDO, Pallahara; Mr. Lingaraj Das, MP’s nominee; Mr. Tanmaya Kumar Sahoo, senior advocate and MLA’s nominee; Mrs. Bidusmita Sahoo, Deputy Collector; Mrs. Sobhita Kumar Bishi, SDI and PRD; Mr. Ashis Kumar Samal, and Jhilli Khatua, AGM–CSR, Jindal Foundation, along with representatives of the health department, local administration and community stakeholders.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ashok Mohanty highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare, public awareness and community participation in combating malaria and other vector-borne diseases. He appreciated Jindal Foundation’s efforts in extending essential preventive healthcare support to vulnerable families and called for collective action and adoption of hygienic practices to build a healthier, disease-free community.

The Sub-Collector also appreciated Jindal Foundation’s support and emphasized that a convergence-based approach is essential for ensuring the overall well-being and sustainable development of the community.

The initiative also included an awareness programme by ADPHO (Vector Borne) to sensitise community members about the use of mosquito net and preventive measures against vector-borne diseases, emphasising the importance of preventive healthcare and community participation.