Public awareness campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, January 24 2016:
The 1st phase of public awareness campaign on "Mission Indradhanush and Mother & Child Care +A" organised by the Directorate of Field Publicity, Chandel and Senapati units, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India has concluded at Khudei Khunou village today, reports our correspondent.
Speaking at the valedictory programme, MLA D Korungthang said that lack of awareness and people's inability to access the benefits of the Central Government's schemes hinder the development of society.
The MLA appealed to the people not to be misled by false propaganda on immunisation about immunization and said that growth and development would take place only when the society is healthy.
Dr Benedict, State Nodal Officer (AYUSH) deliberated on the importance of administering regular immunization to children.
He also urged mothers and expecting mothers to avail the benefits under JSSK scheme.
A free health camp was also organised under the leadership of Dr S Imocha Singh and Dr N Paona Singh, State Health Society, Manipur.
Rally, interactive session, healthy baby contest and quiz competition were the highlights of the programme.
Dr Mossil Rocky, MO, Chandel district hospital, K Sonikumar Singh, Field Publicity Officer, Chandel and Jitendra Pradhan, Field Publicity Officer, Senapati were also present at the occasion.