On the occasion of World Malaria Day 2017 , Caritas India and the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme  jointly conducted an online photography contest. It was an opportunity to share the best moments captured through lenses illustrating the commitment and the efforts to fight malaria. There were 3 themes:

a) End Malaria for Good – Community in Action!

b) Saving Lives – Colors of courage!

c) Prevent mosquito bite – Keep malaria out !

Participation from various parts of India with 130 photographs were received. A selection committee comprising officials from National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme and Caritas India selected 5 best photographs.

(1st Prize – Doing My Bit, A School student holding a placard in  Namdong, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya by Marilyne Kharkong)

(2nd Prize – Good night sleep smiling face Use of mosquito net malaria free life – At home in Delhi by Leeza)

(2nd Prize – Village Cleanliness drive in  village Sibida , District Angul, Odisha by Patitapaban Naik)

(3rd Prize – Community sensitization- through rally in Badarma , Sambalpur, Odisha by Anjali Rabana)