Health mela cum World Malaria day held in Tamenglong
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, April 25 2015 :
District Health Mission Society, Tamenglong on Saturday organized its 8th Health Mela at Khebuching (Puching) village under Tamenglong Sub-Division of Tamenglong District.
The opening ceremony was graced by Joseph Pauline, ADM Tamenglong and CEO, ADC Tamenglong as chief guest.
Dr Chambo Gonmei, Chief Medical Officer Tamenglong, Dr Namju DIO, Family Welfare Tamenglong, Dr Azin Maringmei, District Malaria Officer, Tamenglong and several medical staffs were attended the programme.
During the opening of ceremony of the 8th Health Mela, District Health Mission Society and District Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Tamenglong also observed 'World Malaria Day' under the Theme "Invest in the Future, Defeat Malaria" .
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In his speech as Chief Guest, Joseph Pauline, ADM Tamenglong and CEO, ADC Tamenglong said that Health Mela was organized to provide health facilities to the far flung areas at one point.
He also appealed the people to avail facility with proper attention.
"It is the duty of every individual to keep clean the surrounding.
The Irang River bank including Matung village, Khebuching, Bhalok, etc are infection prone areas.
In order to lessen the breeding of malaria larva, fish ponds can be develop", he said.
Four Specialist Doctors including Gynecologist, Anesthesia, Paedratician, Surgeon and 10 Medical Officers treated medical treatment freely.
The patients were also given free medicines.
More than 150 patients were given free urine, blood, sugar, malaria, HIV, Sputum test and Ultra sound test, Haemoglobin test.
The health mela also provided free Health Education and Exhibition of Health Pamplhlet/Leaflets were distributed.