Prevention of a Malaria Outbreak among Non‐Immune Japanese Workers Engaged in the Construction of a Thermal Power Plant in Sonebhadra, India

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Prevention of a Malaria Outbreak among Non-Immune,Japanese ,Workers ,Engaged ,in the Construction of a Thermal Power Plant in Sonebhadra, India: Hironobu KATSUYAMA, et al. Department of Health, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries—Continuous consumption of anti-malarialdrugs,is not always recognized as the first choice for prevention of malaria among,workers,residing in malarious areas for long periods. In Japan, personal protective measures,have been,primarily recommended. However, a high incidence of malaria was observed among workers engaged,in construction of a thermal power,plant in the Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India, during the period from February to August, 1991. On-site inspection revealed the difficulties of preventing mosquito bites among personnel who had lived in industrialized countries and were not immune,to malaria. Repeated,education regarding the danger of malaria and rigorous precautions from mosquito bites dramatically reduced the incidence of malaria among such,personnel. Not only proper ,usage ,of personal protection measures such as long sleeved shirts, mosquito repellents, mosquito nets etc., but also an effort to reduce the number,of mosquitoes in living and working areas by such means as insecticides, spraying operations, etc. should be emphasized. On the other hand,

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