World Antibiotic Awareness Week kick starts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 18 2019:
National Health Mission Manipur and Directorate of Health Services Manipur kicked off the observance of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) at IMA hall, Lamphel today.
RIMS Imphal Director Professor A Santa graced the function as the chief guest while Heath & Family Welfare Services Manipur Director K Rajo attended as the functional president and Veterinary & animal Husbandry Services Manipur Director H Chaoba as the guest of honour.
Speaking at the function, RIMS Imphal Director Professor A Santa stressed on how to administer antibiotics to unwell humans and animals while adding that taking over the counter antibiotics , without consulting a doctor or a specialist, can do great harm on the body.
He further stated that it is rather important for all the people to know that taking over the counter antibiotics without doctor's prescription can face side effects and can also harm the body severely.
V&AH Director H Chaoba maintained that organising such awareness programme is rather important and beneficial for all.
He added that sick animals are also treated with antibiotics and the awareness programme will help understand the administration of antibiotics better.