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Dr Pewezo Khalo, DPO (RCH/UIP) distributes masks to the Village Guards manning the Anatongre village gate. (Photo Courtesy: CMO office Kiphire)
Kiphire, April 21 (MExN): Medical team from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kiphire, led by Dr Pewezo Khalo, DPO (RCH/UIP), conducted a sensitising tour for ASHAs and Anganwadi workers, including health units and village council members under Kiphire district on April 17 and 18.
During the tour, Haichikambe Pame, District Media Officer, CMO Office, Kiphire in a press release stated that the medical team distributed hand sanitisers, masks, and gloves to all the ASHAs and Anganwadi workers in the villages, including health units. Masks were also distributed to the Village Guards manning their respective village gates. It may also be mentioned that a total of 100 kilograms of rice were distributed across all the health units, while 20 kilograms were given to Longmatra check post.
It is to be noted that the DPO had an interaction with health workers and village council leaders in all the villages addressing their requirements and instructing them about the work they should do in the fight against the COVID-19. DPO urged them to maintain discipline at their level and work together.
The DPO instructed them to sensitise families especially on setting up hand washing stand in all their houses with soap and water, wherein, all the family members must wash their hands on exiting and entering their homes. The DPO emphasised on hygiene and sanitation, including the practice of social distance, cleanliness, and social etiquette of spitting, sneezing, and coughing.
Meanwhile, Seli, (DCM) had an interaction with the ASHAs and Anganwadi workers in all the villages. He directed the ASHAs to visit 25 households in their villages a day to monitor their wellbeing. He maintained that during the visit if any suspected cases are detected, they should refer them to the nearest health units.
On the other hand, the DCM also directed all the Anganwadi workers to carry out home to home visits in their villages and sensitise families about the importance of hand washing, cleanliness, and hygiene.
It may be mentioned that the Medical team covered 14 villages, including Kiusam circle, Pungro circle, and Longmatra town in a span of two days.
