Kuhuboto, March 29 (MExN): A multi-specialty health mela was successfully concluded at Kuhuboto under Dimapur District on March 28. The health mela was conducted by Department of Health & Family Welfare Dimapur under the aegis of National Health Mission at Kuhuboto PHC.
During the health mela, specialist doctors from various health programmes such as Universal Immunization Programme, National Vector Borne Diseases Control Program, National Leprosy Eradication Program, National Programme for Control of Blindness, Revised National TB Control Program, National Programme for Prevention & Control of Deafness, National Mental Health Program, National Tobacco Control Programme, AYUSH, DAPCU, General Medical Officers and Lab Technicians were also available to examine the patients and for testing. Tubectomy as Family Planning service was also performed. Blood testing for Malaria and HIV/AIDS and sputum samples were collected. Street Play on the importance of ANC by adolescents of Kuhuboto was also performed during the health mela.
A total of 515 patients availed the services provided during the health mela. Five patients underwent Tubectomy. Interpersonal Communication on Safe motherhood, Immunization, ANC, Leprosy, Malaria, Hypertension and Iodine Deficiency were also carried out. Screening of PSA and documentaries on health topics were also aired and IEC materials were also distributed. Free medicines were also distributed and compensations were also given to those beneficiaries opting for permanent method of Family Planning.
Earlier the day, the health mela was inaugurated by Dr. Vikato Kinimi, CMO. He urged the public o avail the medical facilities which were brought to their door steps. During the brief inaugural function, Dr. Antoly, DCMO thanked the public of Kuhuboto and the neighbouring villages for their support and co-operation. The function was chaired by Aboto Chishi, HCMC Chairman, invocation prayer by Hevitoli, Youth Pastor, and vote of thanks was delivered by Ghoshito, KGPO President and Benediction by Inashi, ASHA Kuhuboto.
