Jindal Foundation partners
with government to protect vulnerable families from mosquito-borne diseases in
rural Anugola
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
ANUGOLA, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Reaffirming 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 Anugola district. The initiative
aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and safeguard vulnerable communities
against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
The programme was attended by Pallahara MLA Ashok Mohanty; Dr. Purnima
Udgata, ADPHO (Vector-Borne Diseases); Rabi Narayan Patel, Sub-Collector,
Pallahara; Nishan Mishra, BDO, Pallahara; Lingaraj Das, MP's nominee; Tanmaya
Kumar Sahoo, senior advocate and MLA's nominee; Bidusmita Sahoo, Deputy
Collector; Sobhita Kumar Bishi, SDI and PRD; Ashis Kumar Samal; and Jhilli
Khatua, AGM–CSR, Jindal Foundation. Representatives of the health department,
local administration and community stakeholders were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Pallahara MLA Ashok Mohanty underscored the
importance of preventive healthcare, public awareness and active community
participation in combating malaria and other vector-borne diseases. He
appreciated Jindal Foundation's efforts to extend essential preventive healthcare
support to vulnerable families and called for collective action and the
adoption of hygienic practices to build a healthier, disease-free community.
The Sub-Collector also lauded Jindal Foundation's initiative and emphasised the importance of a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach to ensuring community well-being and promoting sustainable development.
As part of the programme, Dr. Purnima Udgata, ADPHO (Vector-Borne Diseases), conducted an awareness session to sensitise community members about the proper use of mosquito nets and essential preventive measures against vector-borne diseases. The session highlighted the importance of individual responsibility, community participation and sustained preventive healthcare practices in reducing the risk of mosquito-borne infections.
