DC Tuensang along with staff of CMO and best ASHA awardees on April 25. (DIPR Photo)
DIMAPUR, APRIL 26 (MExN): Along with the rest of the world, Tuensang district observed World Malaria Day on April 25 at CMO Conference Hall Tuensang on the theme, 'Time to deliver zero Malaria, Invest, Innovate Implement. '
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Nokchasashi appreciated the health & family welfare department for their hard work in saving the lives of many people in the district. He also added that since there is only one hospital in the district, which unfortunately had shortage of staff, manpower needs to be rationalized.
As Malaria is under the elimination phase, the DC encouraged the medical staff led by CMO to continue striving hard to achieve Zero Malaria in the District.
Significance of World Malaria Day was presented by Dr. Alemba R. Jamir, Sr. Specialist, District Hospital Tuensang. Dr. Jamir addressed the status of Malaria in the district and also shared the importance of case-control in the district.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, CMO Tuensang while the function was chaired by Yimliyangla Ong, VBD consultant. Best ASHA in the district was awarded to Akum from Sangsangnyu Village, TonchingYangmai from Hakchang Village, and Imtitula from Alisopur Village. The programme was attended by tribal bodies, representatives from all wards, and staff from the health department.
