A joint meeting of Pughoboto Sub division Task Force and Sumi Aphuyemi HoHo (SAH) was held with regard to purchase of TrueNat machine. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of ADC Pughoboto T. Moa Lemtor at DB hall, ADC office Pughoboto on 14 July 2020.

SAH, President Inavi Swu highlighted on their contribution of Rs. 20000/- to SDTF earlier. It is also decided that the purchase of TrueNat machine in Pughoboto will be done through free well donation. Medical department and the administration was entrusted to take up the matter. He said that although Pughoboto falls under Zunheboto District, it is not feasibility to go and test from their district Zunheboto HQ due to various reasons. He said that we should not depend only on the government to curb this pandemic. Swu further assured the Frontline workers that Hoho is always ready give support to the SDTF for any follow up the action.

SMO Pughoboto Dr. J. Hokugha sema acknowledged the hoho's concern for the people of Pughoboto and briefed on the standard operating procedure (SOP). He also highlighted on the manpower necessary and maintenance of the machine etc. He further briefed the house on how the doctors and his team are working day and night for the returnees and suspected tracings and also said SDTF Pughoboto team is collectively working to contain the pandemic.

The ADC appreciated the Hoho for their initiative to procure the truenat machine. The meeting also discussed on disposal of materials, safety measures, maintenance of the machine, back up etc.

(APRO Pughoboto)