Participants after the launching programme of First 1000 Days campaign at CMO conference hall, Peren on June 9. (Photo Courtesy: CMO Peren)
Peren, June 10 (MExN): The First 1000 Days campaign was launched by Vineet Kumar, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Peren at CMO conference hall, Peren on June 9.
The DC Peren in his speech requested the medical department, the allied departments and other stakeholders to spread more awareness on the importance of Child Health and Antenatal Care, the complete nutrition of early childhood development and the importance of vaccination in children. He also urged the public not to be carried away by superstitious beliefs.
Dr Supongmenla Walling, DPO RMNCHA+N shared on the importance of first 1000 days; critical interventions in the 1000 days; status of Antenatal Care coverage (ANC) in the state; government schemes for the first 1000 days and importance of antenatal care.
Dr Imtiakum, SMO Jalukie CHC presented quality ANC delivery at the hospital. Dr Dennis H Chingpen, Obs & Gynae, DH Peren shared PMSMA & point of care testing in ANC. Dr Chapkelilakbo Dailam gave an overview on the importance of vaccination in children.
I Tsungrosonla, DWO Social Welfare, Peren explained the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vantana Yojna (PMMVY) Scheme and nutritional support during the first 1000 days with a technical explanation. Temsumenla Kipgen, BPM, Ahthibung block chaired the programme. SY Sangram, UDA invoked God's blessings.
Dr Limatulla Ao, CMO Peren gave the welcome address. Vote of thanks was given by Dr Lanuakum, Dy CMO. This was stated in a press release issued by Shekho Sophie, District Media Officer, CMO office Peren.
