Mangalore, September 26: Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), a Swiss based foundation, in association with Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District Health Department and Malaria Cell of Mangalore City Corporation, will be organising 'Malaria Prevention Awareness' inter-school art contest for high school students in order to spread awareness on malaria.
Speaking at a press meet here on Wednesday, Dr Shantharam B Baliga, HOD of Paediatrics at KMC, said that Mangalore, being a malaria-prone city had to gain awareness on malaria, which was a serious health concern. The best way to spread awareness in the region would be through children by organising a painting event, he said.
He said that around 6000 students from 25 schools would partake in the art contest which will be held in a span of one week in October. Out of them, 100 contestants will be selected for the final round. The awareness drive, with the theme 'Declaring War against Malaria', would include photography exhibition, teachers' orientation programme, and Jatha by students, he said.
The valedictory ceremony, which will include representatives from MMV, Geneva, will be held on November 2 in Town Hall.
The painting event is being coordinated by Centre for Integrated Learning (CIL), a city based NGO.
Dr Arun, District Malaria Officer, Nanda Gopal and Sachita Gopal of CIL were present at the press meet.
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