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MyGov and the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control Division (NCVBDC) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare invite students from Class 6th to 8th, 9th to 12th, and Graduate/Post Graduate students from universities and technical institutions across India to design a poster and write a slogan on Lymphatic Filariasis (Haathipawn) from India.
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), which is also known as Elephantiasis or Haathipawn, is a disfiguring and disabling disease caused by the bite of culex mosquito. This mosquito is responsible for spreading disease causing parasite called microfilaria into human body. This parasite takes years to develop in the body and symptoms may appear after 5-15 years of mosquito bite. Symptoms of filariasis include mild fever, swelling in legs, genitals and hands.
To prevent LF it is advised to avoid mosquito bites, and control mosquito breeding in our surroundings. Use of bednets and wearing clothes covering full body helps in avoiding mosquito bites. Keeping our surroundings clean helps in controlling mosquito breeding.
Avoid stagnant water in drain or sewer
Avoid water logging at low lying areas
Avoid water logging in small and big ditches
Release larvivores Gambusia fish into ponds and water reservoirs
To prevent the progression of microfilaria into the human body and avoid LF disease from reaching severe condition, patients and common people need compliance with Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaigns & education on basic hygiene. People must eat anti-filariasis medicine once year during MDA campaign.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, provides Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) kits for self-care among individuals with lymphoedema.
Free-of-cost surgery is available for hydrocele patients at government health facilities.
In this context, National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) is organising an All-India Poster and Slogan Writing Competition on the mentioned subject through mygov.in web portal.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
Schools affiliated with CBSE, including Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and National Institute of Open Schooling, and schools affiliated to all State Boards and University students can participate in the Campaign and submit the best poster designs and slogans on the MyGov portal. The competition aims to enhance awareness among students regarding Lymphatic Filariasis.
Competition period |
10th July 2024 to 15th September 2024 |
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Target Participants |
School and university students across India |
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Participation Categories |
Category I |
Class 6th -8th |
Category II |
Class 9th – 12th |
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Category III |
Higher Education (UG, PG students from universities and technical institutions) |
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Guidelines for Entries |
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Selection Criteria |
Language, Creativity, Writing skill, Simplicity, Alignment with theme/topic |
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TIMELINE
| Start Date: | 10th July 2024 |
| End Date: 2024 | 15th September 2024 |