State level monitoring team on COVID-19 led by Addl. Secy. Power, Mohammad A. Shihab, IAS along with Dy. Director H&FW, Dr. Thomas visited Jalukie Sub-Division under Peren District on 21st August, 2021 and convened a meeting with SDTF members on COVID-19, FBOs and CSOs at ADC Office, Jalukie under the chairmanship of ADC Jalukie-cum-SDTF Chairman, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, NCS.
Presiding over the meeting, ADC Jalukie briefed the officials on the preparedness of the district in combating against the virus. ADC Jalukie lamented over the low progress of Vaccination drive in the district and also lauded the Civil Societies and Faith Based Organisations for their involvement and support and further urged them to continue with the same spirit.
A brief report on current COVID-19 status, available resources, testing and Vaccination status were highlighted by Dy. CMO, Dr. Lanuakum Jamir and UIP/RCH, Dr. Kiholi.
Mohammad A. Shihab, IAS in his address lauded the Jalukie SDTF and Medical fraternity for their collective effort in the fight against COVID-19 situation in the Sub-Division effectively despite facing numerous challenges. He also extended his appreciation towards various Civil Societies, Frontline workers, Faith Based Organisations and various Unions involved for their contribution towards better management of COVID-19 situation in the district.
Stating that we have already witnessed two waves of COVID-19 and third wave is expected to hit anytime, Ali encouraged the gathering to come as one to support the Medical Department to meet the daily requirements on how to combat the pandemic.
Further, Mohammad A. Shihab also expressed that the Government is very much concerned about vaccination coverage, in this regard he appealed to the gathering to continue supporting the Medical Department constantly in order to ensure vaccination of all persons even at the Sub-Divisional level.
Earlier, the monitoring team also had an interaction with Ahthibung Sub-Divisional Task Force/Block Task Force at SDO (C) Office, Ahthibung and also visited PHC Ahthibung, COVID Hospital Jalukie, CCC Jalukie and PHC Heningkunglwa.
(DPRO & Mamang, IA Peren)