An empirical malaria situation: a case study of Jamardihi PHC (new)

India accounts for 2/3rd confirmed cases of malaria reported in South-East Asia region in the world. Orissa accounted 130 malaria deaths in 2009, just ranked below Meghalaya. Angul district of Orissa has 3.09% of the state population. The ST population is 132,994 lakhs in the districts which is 11.66% of the district population. It has 87% of Pf prevalence and Pallalhada is one of the Blocks known for high Pf prevalence area. To access the malaria situation and its causes, a study was conducted in Bandhabhuin G.P. of Plallalhada Block. This paper presented the Malaria situation at Jamardihi PHC (New) area only. Total 120 Households were selected as sample (60 Tribal and 60 Non tribal). Tools like Interview schedule and FGD were properly used. It was found that each unit has experienced Malaria episodes. Out of 120 households 13 Households had malaria cases at the time of survey. Mainly women and children are more vulnerable to malaria. People used to take treatment from both traditional methods as well as from hospital/PHC. It needs to strengthen the community process like Gaon Kalyana Samiti to fight against the fatal disease successfully.