A session on Malaria was organized in DPS Chandigarh for students of class 8th on the occasion of World Malaria Day. The session was conducted by Dr U J S Gill, Assistant Director, Malaria, Chandigarh. He made the children aware about the various species of mosquitoes, their identifying features and breeding sites. He told them about various ways to eliminate the breeding sites of mosquitoes and how to prevent mosquito bites. He motivated them to carry the message forward to friends, family and public. The children were administered a pledge to resolve to do everything to eradicate malaria. They were shown an exhibition displaying the larvae, fish Gambusia for biological control and breeding sites. The children interacted enthusiastically with Dr Gill in a question answer session after the presentation.
