National Dengue Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, May 16 2024:
The observance of National Dengue Day 2024 on the theme "Connect with Community, Control Dengue" was held today at National Health Mission (NHM) conference hall in Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Thoubal office complex, Thoubal Wangmataba.
The observance was jointly organised by District Health Society Thoubal and National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) Thoubal under the aegis of National Health Mission.
The event was graced by CMO Thoubal Dr Y Nokul; District Malaria Officer Dr L Lalitkumar and District Program Manager Ch Basanta as the presidium members.
During the programme, District Malaria Officer Dr L Lalitkumar sensitized the gathering about the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of Dengue.
CMO Thoubal Dr Y Nokul educated the staff of Urban Primary Health Centre, Thoubal Bazar and ASHA workers about the various preventive measures for Dengue and appealed to them to carry out their duties diligently in the fight against dengue.