Along with the rest of the Country, the District Health Society, Longleng has launched STOP DIARRHOEA CAMPAIGN under the theme: "Stop Diarrhoea through Hygiene and ORS" at the conference hall of CMO office, Longleng on 1st July 2024.
Chief Medical Officer, Longleng Dr. Tiasunep, while delivering his welcome address gave a briefing on Diarrhoea, preventive measures and Hygiene. He encouraged every one present to disseminate the awareness about Diarrhoea, usage of ORS and Zinc tablets to the community.
Dr. S. Imnameren Phom, DPO RCH/UIP, Longleng gave a Keynote address with short power point presentation on stop Diarrhoea through Hygiene and ORS, intervention to prevent Diarrhoea, key measures to prevent Diarrhoea and treatment, preparation of ORS and key messages for awareness generation to be used during the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign.
He also stated that the campaign aims to attain zero child death due to Childhood Diarrhoea. It involves a 2 months (1st July To 31st August) long drive with pre- positioning of Two ORS packets and Zinc as a co-packaging to under-5 children and mentioned that Diarrhoea can be prevented with use of safe drinking water, proper hand washing, sanitation, Immunization and appropriate nutrition.
Deputy Commissioner, Longleng Dharam Raj IAS, officially launched the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign. In his speech the DC expressed his appreciation for the preparedness level of the District. Further he encouraged to enhance awareness among the masses and advised to maintain proper sanitations and personal Hygiene and to use safe drinking water not only to control Diarrhoea but also to prevent from other diseases.
He emphasised on the importance of sensitizing the general public along with enhancing capacity building efforts to strengthen Diarrhoea management efforts within the district.
Earlier, the program was chaired by Henmei DCM, short speeches by the president of Phom Peoples Council and Phomla Hoichem. The program was attended by the NGOs, Civil Societies, Ward Presidents, Medical Officer, CMO staff and ASHAs.
Similarly, the campaign was Launched in all the Health Units under Longleng District.
(Manjong, IA Longleng)
