Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammed Nasim yesterday said the government will be able to eliminate Malaria from the country in next five years, reports BSS.

“If countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal can do it, why can't we? We would eliminate Malaria from our country in next five years,” he said.

The minister said these while addressing as the chief guest the inaugural session of Malaria Day programme at CIRDUP Auditorium this noon.

Chaired by Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Abul Kalam Azad, the function was also addressed by Director (disease control unit) of DGHS Prof Dr Sania Tahmina, among others.

Nasim also said special arrangements would be taken for Rohingyas living in different camps in Cox's Bazar, as they would be provided special mosquito nets. He also emphasized on creating awareness against the disease throughout the year.