SAANS launched in Tuensang

Tuensang, November 14 (MExN): SDO (Civil) Tuensang, Sentilong Ozukum inaugurated the Social Awareness and Action Plan to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) at the CMO Conference Hall in Tuensang on November 3. In his address, SDO Ozukum emphasized the severity of pneumonia, particularly among children, stating that it can be a dangerous disease if left untreated. 

However, he highlighted that pneumonia is preventable through medical treatment and the creation of social awareness. He expressed the importance of conducting social awareness programs on pneumonia in the district, with the collaboration of the H&FW and Allied Department, stated a DIPR report. 

The programme was chaired by Mongko Chollen, DPM NHM, and featured a presentation on SAANS by Dr Imtijungshi Aier, DPO RCH/UIP. The event saw the participation of representatives from the Medical Department, NSRLM, AWW, ASHA Workers, and NGOs from Tuensang Town.