Phek, November 15 (MExN): District Surveillance Unit of Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), Phek conducted a school level awareness programme on National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) from November 4 to 10 at Bishop Abraham Memorial School, Christian Home School, Royal Foundation School, Christian Mission High School, and Kiddies Corner School in Phek respectively.
During the programme, the resource person Dr. Limatoshi, Epidemiologist, IDSP Phek sensitized the students through PowerPoint presentation on the infectious viral disease rabies and its source of infection. He also spoke on the symptoms of rabies and the do's and don'ts if bitten by a rapid dog. The resource person also highlighted the categories of wound and the preventive measures of rabies, stated a press release from Kutolu Nakro, District Media Officer, Phek. Further, the students were given awareness on how to behave around dogs as children are more likely to be bitten by dogs than adults. Altogether, 420 students were sensitized on rabies.
Leaflets on rabies were also distributed to all the students and teachers. The programme was attended by Data Manager, IDSP Phek and District Media Officer, Phek.
