Ukhrul: Booklet on COVID-19 awareness released
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 25 2020:
A booklet entitled "Know COVID-19" was released today by TNL president Hopingson A' Shimray in the presence of Ukhrul CMO Dr Kapangring, Addl SP Ringthing, SDPO, Tangkhul women league leaders, religious leaders, AHTA president and well-wishers at TNL Hall Wino Bazar, Ukhrul.
The programme was moderated by James Hossanah.
He explained that the book was published to create awareness about coronavirus and the basic safety rules to be followed by all to ward off the virus.
Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) president Hopingson also expounded the need to educate the people about COVID-19 before the situation worsens in the district.
According to him, several copies were translated in Tangkhul dialect for wide distribution in all Tangkhul villages of Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
The content of the booklet focuses on preventing COVID-19 transmission and guidance to be followed by frontline workers and the public.
It might be mentioned that many people from Ukhrul and Kamjong districts have registered to return home.
Meanwhile, the convener of TCFC-19 Imphal Chapter, Rev Aphang highlighted the hardship faced by Tangkhul returnees who are housed at quarantine centres in other districts of the State while CMO, Ukhrul Dr Kapangring informed about the situation of Ukhrul in tackling the pandemic.
He also said that the support of CSOs and the roles of the people are very important to effectively combat the COVID-19 .
Dr Kapangring also informed that 16 additional health workers were engaged for both Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
The programme ended with a mass prayer for the frontline workers, returnees and the leaders of the State.
The booklet was published by Tangkhul Co-ordination Forum on COVID-19 (TCFC-19) in collaboration with All Tangkhul Medicos Association (ATMA) .