Date:24/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/24/stories/2008012459210300.htm

Appala Naidu

B. Appala Naidu (District Malaria Health Officer):

“We are coordinating with the municipal corporation for control of the incidence of malaria. Shortage of staff is also affecting the anti-malarial operations. There is only one biologist in the entire GVMC area having a population of some 16 lakhs. For every five lakh population, one biologist should be there to supervise the anti-malarial and anti-mosquito measures.”