Kakching: Awareness programme on disaster management held
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, October 23 2020:
A one-day awareness programme on "Disaster management with an emphasis on COVID-19" was held today at Kakching DC office complex.
Organised by the Department of Relief and Disaster Management Government of Manipur, the programme was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kakching, Kengoo Zuringla; Relief and Disaster Management Government of Manipur, Deputy Secretary Aribam Shivadas and CMO Kakching Dr Manihar as presidium members.
At the technical session of the function, District Surveillance Officer COVID-19 Kakching, Dr Kiran spoke on "COVID-19 - an overview and measures to combat the pandemic" while Dr Bankim of Indian Red Cross Society and K Chandrakumar, Consultant of Relief and Disaster Management Govt Of Manipur deliberated on the topics "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid" and "Post Disaster and Assessment (PDNA)" respectively.
Demonstration on firefighting, search and rescue was also carried out by expert.