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Dengue outbreak at Moreh ; UCM blames Malaria Dept
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 26 2021:
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) has blamed the Malaria Department which is under the Health Directorate for the unprecedented rise of Dengue cases at Moreh.
Speaking to media persons during an inspection drive at the border town, UCM president Joychandra Konthoujam stated that absence of the District Malaria Officer (DMO) who is supposed to play a key role in containing the outbreak at this juncture is truly unfortunate.
He urged the State Government to take disciplinary actions against the DMO.
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Saying that the UCM had also called on the State Malaria Officer to carry out a public awareness programme and free mobile testing camp to prevent further outbreak of the viral disease at the border town, Joychandra claimed that the official, however, responded that the department doesn't have the financial resources to hold the programmes.
The State Malaria Officer also disclosed that he personnally funded the preventive measures that have been put in place so far, Joychandra claimed and urged the Medical Directorate to take full responsibility if the situation worsens.
Further urging the State Government to roll out measures to contain the spread of Dengue at Moreh, Joychandra maintained that the UCM will supply the required manpower if the need arises.
The cumulative figure of Dengue cases reached 89 on Thursday.
It is also reported that a mobile testing bike provided by the State Government is lying idle at Moreh PHC.
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