Kohima, May 10 (MExN): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) and Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) jointly undertook a monitoring and supervision tour to Phek and Kiphire districts from May 3–6.
The team led by Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, Joint Director and State Programme Officer (NVBDCP) consisted of Dr. Neisakho Kere, Deputy Director (NVBDCP), Dr. Nyan Kikon, State Nodal Officer (IDSP), Dr. John Kemp, State Surveillance Officer (IDSP), State NVBDCP Consultants and State IDSP officials.
The team made supportive supervisory visits to various health units and villages in and around the districts, informed a press release. Throughout the tour the team also conducted physical verification of LLIN (Long Lasting Insecticidal Net) usage by the communities in the villages. IPC and FGD were also carried out with the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and womenfolk respectively on LLIN usage and prevention and awareness on malaria.
The team also visited Khuza village and Chepoketa village under Phek district and Mimi village under Kiphire district which are categorised as hard to reach areas. The team conducted a health camp at Mimi Sub centre which covers 6 recognised villages and 2 habitations with a combined population of 6000. Around 40 patients availed the free medical health check up and medicines. Deworming of all the school children and special malaria camp was also conducted in the village. The team also distributed LLINs to the jhum cultivators.
