World Malaria Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, April 25 2016:
The District Project Management Unit Chandel (Intensified Malaria Control Project -3), in association with Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Imphal observed World Malaria Day 2016 by taking out a rally at district headquarters Chandel today.
The rally was held under the theme 'End Malaria for good', our correspondent reports.
Before the rally, a function was held at the indoor stadium, Ukhrul presided by All Tribal Women Organisation Chandel, president Lalam Mate.
A signature campaign to join the fight against Malaria was also organised during the function.
Chandel police OC, Inspector Gaithoupao were among others who signed for the campaign.
Hundreds of students from St Peter Higher Secondary School, Emmanuel High School, TMT High School and Oriental High School took part in the rally which was flagged off by District Malaria Officer Dr Joyson Mathew Monsang from the indoor stadium.
The rally ended at Chandel DC, Lamkhai.
Speaking at the sidelines of the rally, president of ATWO Lalam Mate said proper awareness with effective mechanism to prevent and control Malaria should be provided to people living in different parts of the State by the concerned department with the help of civil organisations and NGOs.
Awareness and proper understanding of the causes and spread of the disease is one way to minimise the loss of lives.
The objective of organising the rally was to create mass awareness about Malaria in the district, District Project Officer Kh Simon Moran said.