First 'International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies' observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07 2020:
A one day State Level observation on 'First International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies' was held today at Directorate of Health Services, Lamphelpat.
Chief guest of the function, Dr K Rajo Singh, Director of Health Services, spoke about different climate change related health events like vector borne disease, water borne disease & NCD.
He also spoke about the need of concerted efforts by inter-departmental in coordination and to reinforce the climate change mitigation strategies in all the districts of Manipur.
Special guest Dr Ksh Sasheekumar, Public Health Specialist and Addl Director (MD) elaborated about the linkage of clear sky, clean air and good health.
Different steps of controlling air pollution were also elaborated.
Dr T Brajakumar, Deputy Director, Department of Environment attended as guest of honour and elaborated about the possible linkage of air pollution and Covid morbidity and also the need to strengthen steps to improve air quality.
The need of aggressive steps to arrest air pollution was emphasised.
As part of the event, 5000 face masks were donated by Department of Environment & Climate Change under UNDP program, to the districts for use by Covid warriors including ASHA, AWW, women and children.
Dr L Tomcha Khuman , Addl Director (PH) stressed on the importance of wearing face masks to protect against air pollution and Covid transmission.
Dr Y Premchandra Singh, State Nodal officer, SEHC, explained about the ongoing online training of district trainers and steps about the week long campaign to fight air pollution related health events like COPD, Asthma, Heart Disease and stroke while K Shyamchandra Sharma, Sr Administrative Officer, Directorate of Health Services, elaborated on the steps taken by the State Environmental Health Cell (SEHC) .
Tree plantation was also carried out at Directorate Health Services, Lamphel as a part of the observation.
A similar district level function along with a tree plantation drive was also carried out at CMO office Chandel and CMO office Bishnupur district.