Dimapur, July 6 (MExN): Meeting of the Dimapur District Task Force on Mission Indradhanush Phase-3 (fourth round) cum Intensified Diarrhea Control Fortnight was held at DC’s conference hall on July 5.
Dr. Lanuakum, DPO (UIP/RCH) gave a comprehensive study presentation on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds coverage of Mission Indradhanush (MI). A total of 1414 children and 92 pregnant women were immunized during the 3rd round. He informed the members that coverage improved during the 3rd round. He also presented the Block wise performance status.
Dr. Lanuakum further briefed the members on the upcoming Intensified Diarrhea Control Fortnight (IDCF) and presented the core elements of IDCF and week wise pre-planning activities for IDCF.
Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, DC Dimapur and Chairman of District Task Force chaired the meeting and Dr. Antoly Suu, Deputy Chief Medical Officer in her closing remarks appreciated the support of various stakeholders. She stated that without the participation of the stakeholders, improvement in the health sector is impossible and hoped that the Health Department will get such supports from all the stakeholders in all the health program activities.
