Chandel district launches 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign, 2025'
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, July 24 2025: In a bid to reduce childhood deaths and prevent diarrhoea, Chandel district launched the "Stop Diarrhoea Campaign, 2025" at the Conference Hall, District Hospital Chandel.

Organised by the District Health Society, Chandel, the campaign follows the theme 'Diarrhoea Ki Roktham, Safai aur ORS se Rakhe Apna Dyaan,' promoting preventive measures, timely treatment, and improved hygiene practices.

The event was graced by Deputy Commissioner of Chandel, L Nandakumar Singh as chief guest; Chief Medical Officer Dr Joyson Mathew Monsang as president and Hrangbung Starson Anal, ZEO Chandel; Ahanthem Neemi, DPO, ICDS Project Chandel; and Dr Serbum Shakchung Moyon, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Chandel as guests of honour.

In his address, the CMO highlighted the campaign's convergence approach, involving departments like Health, Education, ICDS, and local bodies to achieve a shared objective.

The campaign focuses on ensuring universal access to Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and zinc, strengthening hygiene and sanitation, and enhancing awareness about diarrhoea management.

He further stated that the initiative will target children under 5, particularly in vulnerable communities, through door-to-door visits, school and Anganwadi centre outreach, and distribution of ORS and zinc.

With over 5,800 children under 5 in Chandel, the campaign will run for six weeks, concluding on September 4.The event was also attended by Dr Hrangbung Sally, District Nodal Officer for Child Health; Jasha Premi, District Programme Manager Chandel; Medical Officers; ICDS Supervisors; ANMs; ASHA and AWW workers, and other staff of District Health Society Chandel.

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