Zunheboto, March 27 (MExN): The District Health Society, Zunheboto with Satoi Town Youth Organisation organised a health mela in Satoi under Satakha Block on March 25.
Health services and medicines were provided free of cost to all the patients. The camp administered to 270 patients. Various ailments including common cough and cold, minor OT and other diseases prevalent in the area were treated. Mp, Urine test, HIV testing, blood grouping, HB%, and sputum AFB investigation was carried out. 57 Eye cases were screened and 23 Dental procedures were carried out.
A press note informed that the community was also taught on household hygiene and other communicable diseases. FGD and one to one sessions were carried out on Child Health and Maternal Health. Documentary show was also screened during the Mela.
Nutritional packages were also given to pregnant and lactating mother and Pamphlets and leaflets were distributed free. Shekho Sophie, Media Officer, Zunheboto in the press release informed that the medical team was led by Dr. Hoito, Dy. CMO, Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH &UIP), Dr. Tali Senior Dental Surgeon, DH, Dr. Kezhaletuo, MO I/c Satoi PHC, Dr. Kanato, MO I/c Saptiqa PHC, Dr. Kihito, MO i/c, Satakha PHC, Dr. Inoka, MO i/c Ghukiye PHC and supporting nurses, Lab. Tech, Ophthalmic Assistant.
The district team comprised, DPM, DAM, BAM, Satakha Block ASHA Co- ordinator, Lab tech and nurse (MMU) along with vertical programme staffs RNTCP, NVBDCP, DAPCU.
