Medziphema, September 14 (MExN): A campaign on Dengue fever with free tests and distribution of basic medicines was conducted for Medziphema Block at CHC Medziphema on September 14.
Organised by the NDPP Women Wing, 5 Ghaspani-II A/C, a press release stated that the camp was conducted for at least a hundred patients where funds were raised through goodwill contributions from members and well-wishers while doctors and nurses of CHC Medziphema administered necessary check-ups or tests.
Earlier in the day, a formal programme held on awareness of dengue was attended by leaders from around 23 villages under Medziphema division.
Speaking at the function, Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Rtd), Dy. Speaker, NLA, advised that the old saying ‘Prevention is better than cure’ must be practiced in order to arrest the spread of diseases such as dengue fever.
“We all know that mosquito is the carrier of the disease but sadly, we seldom care to eradicate them and the source from where they emerge as adult mosquitoes,” he quipped and added that leaders must serve the people by spreading messages to everyone, “that stagnant waters be it in pools, drains, discarded tyres, flower pots, etc. should be emptied so that mosquitoes cannot lay eggs.”
Zhaleo who is the MLA of the constituency, 5 Ghaspani-II A/C, also noted that concerned health centres should be well-equipped in order to address such issues which can otherwise cause severe fatalities. He urged everyone to help clean up the surroundings free from stagnant water while requesting the department to consider all available measures for treating patients.
Dr. N. Sezo, SMO, CHC Medziphema, also delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the fever, its cause, precautions and prevention techniques. He stated that dengue can be stopped from spreading through mosquitoes if people can regularly check stagnant waters or cover open water sources properly.
“Dengue fever, caused by the bites of Aedes mosquito or Tiger mosquito during day time only, consists of different stages and can lead to complications if proper medical care is not taken in time,” he remarked. The CMO also disclosed that drinking of sufficient water by patients is a pre-requisite to keep the body hydrated when dealing with dengue patients.
The programme was chaired by Miathou Krose, Chairman, Health Centre Management Committee, CHC Medziphema, while invocation of blessings was by Keviuchülie, Pastor, TBCM, and vote of thanks proposed by Dosau Kuotsu, President, NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C.
Megozomeü Khate, President, NDPP Women Wing, 5 Ghaspani-II A/C, on behalf of the organisers, acknowledged all well-wishers who contributed generously towards the event , the doctors and staff of CHC Medziphema for their effort in treatment of the prevailing disease.
She also informed that apart from procurement of medical kits and medicines from the free-will contribution, they were able to donate Rs 500 each to all eleven patients undergoing treatment at the health centre and finally, handed over the surplus amount of Rs 8740 to the CMO Medziphema, to be utilised under ‘Poor Patients' Fund.’
Meanwhile Thejangukho Yalietsu, Media Secretary, NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C stated in the release that Zhaleo also visited all sections of the health centre, interacted with doctors and nurses besides taking assessment of the infrastructures available at the centre. Rio later inspected the ongoing construction of City Centre complex, Medziphema Town, and the newly constructed office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Medziphema division.
