Lecture on waterborne diseases conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 11 2023:
Khuga Battalion of IGAR (South) organised an awareness lecture on waterborne diseases at H Khunou village in Churachandpur district on Saturday to promote a healthy and disease-free society and progressive future.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the event was organised by Company Operating Base, H Khunou of Khuga Battalion and witnessed a healthy participation of around 30 villagers including youth and children.
The event focused on need to educate women and children on various facets, types and preventive measure to ensure zero waterborne infection.
It may be mentioned that waterborne diseases remain leading cause of human morbidity and mortality worldwide.
It is spread through contaminated food, unsafe water, and poor sanitation, and it is highly contagious.
Over 95 per cent of waterborne diseases are preventable and their elimination represents specific action at all levels.