Awareness programme on COVID-19 conducted at Jiribam, Noney, Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, March 19 2020:
District Health Society Jiribam and All Jiribam United Clubs' Association (AJUCA), Jiribam jointly organised a one-day GP level awareness programme on COVID-19 at Lamlong Community Hall, Champanagar, here, today.
President of Yaol Club, Champanagar, N Manikanta Singh; AJUCA president, Mutum Maipaksana and Pradhan of Dibong GP, RK Nobisana Singh graced the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
At the function, several doctors and ASHA facilitators spoke in detail about the factual information of this disease (COVID-19).They also demonstrated steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).Several CSOs leaders and locals of Champanagar also attended the programme.
10 Assam Rifles, Noney also conducted an awareness programme on COVID-19 at Noney Bazar Community Hall.
On the occasion, Deputy Commandant of 10 AR, Manish Kumar spoke about prevention measures for COVID-19.He said that one can protect themselves from the new virus by washing their hands frequently, avoiding touching face, and avoiding close contact with unwell people.
Over 195 people were also thermally screened at the programme.
A similar programme was also organised by a medical team of Public Health Centre, Moreh at New Leikot Village under Moreh block Wednesday.