IRCS Nagaland branch distributes pamphlets, mask

Red Cross members distributes pamphlets, mask in Kohima on May 8. (Morung Photo)
 

Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 8

Marking World Red Cross Day, the Nagaland state branch of Indian Red Cross Society today distributed pamphlets, mask and hand sanitizer to the public in Kohima.

Kohima deputy commissioner Gregory Thejawelie called upon the members of Red Cross Society to render their best service during this difficult time of COVID -19 pandemic.

He expressed happiness that the Red Cross members have been doing the distribution of mask and also sensitizing the people on the importance of hand wash, wearing mask and other good behavioral practices.

Dr Neiphi Kire, hony General Secretary Nagaland state branch Indian Red Cross Society said that COVID -19 has taken the world by storm

“I think the challenge before the Red Cross is so huge and demanding. I am so happy that the members of Red Cross has come forward, to some kind of awareness programme this morning,” he said while addressing a brief function to mark the occasion here at Old MLA Hostel Junction.

He said that few of the members gathered this morning to distribute pamphlets on the different preventive aspects of the COVID -19 to create awareness among the public.

He said that the Red Cross desire to tell the community on the need to focus on behavioral change and improving  the societal norms and discipline ourselves in maintaining social distancing in terms of using mask, hand sanitisers, or practicing hand washing.

“After the lockdown, I think we have to make many changes in our way of living.  We, Nagas, we always want to do things in a hurry, rush, but we have to learn to practice the queue system, that social distancing is important for us to prevent ourselves and keep ourselves safe. So these are habits we have to inculcate,” he said.

Later, the volunteers distributed pamphlets at PHQ, PR Hill, High school and Old MLA Hostel junction.

The members sensitized the people on the importance of maintaining social distance and also hand washing.