Zunheboto observes World Malaria Day

Zunheboto, April 25 (MExN): Zunheboto district observed World Malaria Day on April 25 under the theme ‘Think, Plan, Create-A Malaria Free Environment.’ Commemorating the day a sanitation drive was carried out in all the colonies.   During the sanitation drive the colonies cleaned the side drains, opening clogged culvert, cleaned the road side bushes and filled up potholes. The GBs and Youth body spearhead the sanitation drive in their respective wards.   NVBDCP organised a programme in CMO Office compound in Observance of World Malaria Day under the theme “A Malaria Free World” where Shanavas, IAS, SDO (C), Zunheboto graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shitoho, Pastor, SBCZ invoked the invocation. Dr. Akaho, SMO (DH) gave the key note address, in his speech he highlighted how malaria is spread and encouraged community participation for creating awareness. He also shared about the preventive measures and services available to the participants. He emphasise the participants to keep surrounding clean so as to reduce mosquito breeding and to prevent the spread of malaria.

  During the function award were given out to the cleanest performing colonies. Shanavas, IAS, SDO (C) gave out the prizes to the winning wards. Old Town, Amiphoto and Laghilato bagged the first, second and third prize respectively. Khuwoboto Colony bagged the Best Awareness colony. Alahuto, Project colony, New Colony and North Point bagged the consolation prize respectively. Cash prize was given to all the winning colonies.   Mudosayi Huire, DVBDC gave the vote of thanks and G. Hekuto, Malaria Inspector chaired the programme.   During the sanitation drive, the team led by Shanavas, IAS SDO (C), Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP), Hekuto, MI, Mudosayi Huire, DVBDC and Shekho Sophie, Media Officer monitored and inspect all the colonies during the sanitation drive carried out.   IEC materials were distributed; poster, banners were put up in town. Miking was also carried out before and during the sanitation drive.