Poumai Naga Covid Task Force distributes oxygen concentrator, generator
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, June 20 2021: Adding another feather to the medical fraternity operating in the hill, the, Poumai Naga Covid Task Force donated oxygen concentrators, generators, PPE kits, medicines and face masks to 5 PHCs operating in Poumai Naga area.

The relief items were handed over to MO in charge of PHC Oinam Hill, PHC Khongdei, PHC Phaibung, PHC Laii and PHC Paomata.

Addressing the gathering, J Joyti, convenor Poumai Naga Covid Task Force stated that the Poumai Naga Covid Task Force was formed on May 25, 2021 in a joint meeting of the Poumai Naga Union (PNU), Poumai Naga Women's Union (PNNM) and the Poumai Naga Students Union (PNTM) in view of the emergent need in the region with a sole vision to improve the function of the various health care centres within the jurisdiction of Poumai.

With the arrival of the second wave of Covid-19 in the region, the convenor mentioned the urgent need to ensure readiness to fight against the virus in the land.

In this regard, a team of the Poumai Naga Frontal organizations last visited the PHCs in Poumai jurisdiction and sadly found the different shortages in their infrastructure as well as basic requirements in the functioning of the health centres.

In order to support the health centres in the region, the Covid task force reportedly sought donations from other individuals, organizations, churches, villages and subordinates of the PNTM with which, required materials were procured.

The task force expressed gratitude to J Maivio Woba, a prominent social/student leader for his continuous support to the task force in procuring the required equipment.

Naga People's Organisation president, Solomon Arow congratulated the Poumai Naga Covid Task Force for all the arrangements they had made in view of emergent need at this difficult time.

Dr Pfokreho Pfoze, CMO, Senapati mentioned that there are 55 positive cases in the district at present with 51 patients in home isolation.

The CMO stated that there is also the possibility of a third wave within 2-3 months while adding that the variant of the virus keeps changing every 11 days and asked all to maintain SOP.

The CMO expressed gratitude to the Poumai frontal organizations for their concern and stepping forward to aid the people of the region.

D Dailord Pao, president PNU on behalf of the Covid Task Force expressed gratitude to all contributors including the generous individuals, villages, societies, churches, the International Buddhist Confederation, Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, Wandani.

It may be mentioned that earlier, the Poumai Naga Officers Federation (PNOF) had also donated a 33 Kv generator to the District Hospital, Senapati.

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