Kohima, July 18 (MExN): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) of Nagaland along with the State IEC Bureau, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare undertook malaria awareness and prevention campaign in 4 districts of the State in view of the transmission season for malaria in the month of June and July.
The team led by Health Education Training Officer, IEC Bureau DH&FW, IEC Consultant NVBDCP and IEC officials from the Directorate and districts imparted health talks on Environmental Sanitation & Personal Hygiene, Inter Personal Communication on Prevention & Control of Malaria, IPC on LLIN usage, and also carried out cleanliness drive along with leaflets & poster campaign.
A press release from Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, Joint Director & SPO, NVBDCP, Nagaland further informed that the team conducted interpersonal communication and focus group discussions with the village councils, church leaders and the community. It also performed malaria infotainment, followed by health talks in 17 schools. Street play on malaria was also performed in various points.
The campaign covered 7 villages under Shamator Block in Tuensang district, 6 villages under Tamlu Block in Longleng, 7 villages at Mopung Block in Mon, 8 villages under Sitimi Block in Kiphire. The team will further proceed to Pughoboto Block (Zunheboto) to carry out the activities.
