AR conducts 'Eliminate Dengue' programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2015:
12 Bihar of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a "Eliminate Dengue" programme at Maibam Chingmang village near Japanese War Memorial on Nov 1 .
According to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S), villagers of Maibam village approached the Nambol Post and expressed their concern regarding spread of Dengue in the area.
The effort is part of a drive by the Army to increase awareness among the villagers regarding health, hygiene and sanitation.
The causes of dengue, its symptoms and various preventive measures were explained to the villagers.
Later mosquito repellent fogging was also carried out by the Army in Maibam Chingmang village.
The endeavour has succeeded in making people realize the importance of having clean surroundings to avoid breeding of mosquitoes and related diseases.