Awareness on vector borne disease held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, November 07 2023:
As part of Vector Borne Disease Control Programme and under the aegis of Education minister Th Basantakumar, District Malaria Office, Bishnupur organised an awareness programme on Vector Borne Disease at Thiyam Mangrapokpi under Nambol AC on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, District Malaria Officer Dr Th Nabakishor Singh informed that at least 60 dengue cases have been confirmed in the district, of which 47 are imported cases, and 17 local infections.
After the cases were confirmed, over 10000 mosquito nets were medicated and over 60 villages fogged, he informed, adding that the preventive measures will continue.
The awareness programme was also attended by District Malaria Office Bishnupur supervisor M Dineshchandra, consultant Romoni Wahengbam, supervisor H Dhonojao and Thiyam Youth Club cum Library president N Sanjit Singh.