Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Minister Proposes Friday Dry Days Against Rising Malaria
Andhra Pradesh is taking steps to stop diseases spread by mosquitoes.
The health minister warned that more rain could increase dengue and malaria.
Officials must watch places where infections are growing.
They were told to spray insecticide in affected tribal areas.
More mosquito nets will also be given to eligible people.
The minister suggested making every Friday a “Dry Day.”
On that day, people and health workers could remove places where mosquitoes breed.
By the end of August, the state had recorded 7,895 malaria cases, which was higher than last year.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Satya Kumar Yadav ordered measures to control infectious diseases during the rainy season.
Authorities were directed to monitor infection hotspots, spray insecticide, and increase mosquito-net distribution.
Yadav proposed holding a public “Dry Day” program every Friday with health and local workers.
By the end of August, 7,895 malaria cases had been reported, 27.9 percent more than last year.
Nearly 600,000 mosquito nets are planned for distribution, with additional spraying ordered in several districts.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, along with health officials, ASHA workers, health workers, and secretariat employees.
- What
- The state is implementing infectious-disease controls and considering a weekly Friday “Dry Day” program.
- When
- The measures were discussed on Sunday; 7,895 malaria cases had been reported by the end of August.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Alluri, Polavaram, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Eluru.
- Why
- Rainfall may increase dengue and malaria transmission, while reported malaria cases were 27.9 percent higher than last year.
- Malaria cases
- 7,895 cases were reported by the end of August.
- Year-over-year change
- Cases were 27.9 percent higher than last year.
- Proposed program
- A “Dry Day” would be organized every Friday.
- Mosquito nets
- Nearly 600,000 nets are planned for eligible beneficiaries.
- Insecticide spraying
- A second spraying round was ordered in Alluri, Polavaram, and Vizianagaram, with spraying also directed in Parvathipuram Manyam and Eluru.
- Disease concerns
- Officials are focusing on malaria and dengue, which may spread more during increased rainfall.