Workshop on Natl Deworming Day held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 06 2017:
The District Health Society, Thoubal organised a one day district level dissemination workshop on National Deworming Day 2017 at the conference hall of the District Health Society, Thoubal today.
In a press release, district programme manager of District Health Society said the function was attended by 65 officials from ZEO Thoubal, ICDS Medical Officers of District Hospital Thoubal, CHCs, PHCs and DPMU Thoubal.
Dr N Jayantakumar Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Thoubal explained the roles to be played by teachers, Anganwadi workers and ASHAs for successful implementation of the National Deworming Day to be held on February 10 and Mop Up Day on February 16 .
The role of CDPOs, Supervisors of the ICDS is crucial, he added.
He urged the stake holders to be alert so that no one is left out from taking Albendazole tablet which helps control worm infection.
Dr RK Kege Ngamba Singh, Nodal Officer of RBSK Thoubal explained thoroughly about National Deworming Day with Powerpoint presentation and doubts were clarified by the Nodal Officer.