Mangalore: Dr M V Shetty College Students Create Awareness on Malaria

Pics: Ramesh Pandith
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, Oct 5: To create awareness among the public on malaria, students of Dr M V Shetty College of Social Work presented a street play here on Friday October 5.

The play was organized in association with the city corporation and staged near Lady Goschen Hospital.

Speaking on the occasion, health officer Dr Sudarshan lauded the efforts of the students of Dr M V Shetty College and the organizer in presenting such a meaningful play.

"If four to five such street plays are presented on a regular basis, we can educate the public and eliminate malaria and other diseases from the city," he said, adding that others also should follow the example set by the College.

He also spoke a few words on how to prevent malaria and keep the surroundings clean.

District malaria control officer Dr Arun inaugurated the programme by beating a drum.

The street play focused on several aspects of malaria including its prevention and how it spreads. Apart from donning the roles of various characters like malaria-infested patient and so on, they also put up placards explaining about the disease. The students also made use of props like coconut shells to convey that stagnant water is a prime breeding place for malarial parasites.