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Malaria, an age-old scourge that has haunted humanity for centuries, continues to cast a shadow over global public health, with India shouldering a significant burden. Despite tireless efforts, barriers to effective prevention and treatment persist, perpetuating the cycle of transmission. However, amidst these challenges, innovative strategies are emerging, offering hope for a malaria-free future. ( World Malaria Day. Image Credit: Pena99 Vector/Shutterstock.com ) In a recent interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Susanta Kumar Ghosh , a seasoned expert formerly with the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research and now serving as Scientific Advisor at Eco BioTraps, shed light on the complexities surrounding malaria control in India. Dr. Ghosh underscored the fundamental challenge of addressing misconceptions and fatalistic attitudes towards malaria prevention and treatment prevalent in many endemic areas. Additionally, reliance on traditional remedies often delays seeking proper medical c...