A surveillance worker conducting mass screening at Seyochung village under Kiphire district.
Kiphire, June 21 (MExN): National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Kiphire, under the Chief Medical Officer’s office is observing the anti-malaria month in various villages under Kiphire district.
The month of June is observed as anti malaria month annually. During monsoon and post-monsoon phases, the risk of malaria is high, stated a press release from the CMO office. As such, District Vector Borne Disease Officer, Kiphire, Dr Martha said the medical department will carry out activities during this month to create public awareness and promote methods like waste management in the immediate surroundings as well as prevention of water stagnation.
A surveillance worker from the Malaria Section, Tepenchu Sangtam informed that awareness campaign including mass screening (collection of slide, performing RDT) has been carried out and first aid were provided in the villages. The anti-malaria activities will be conducted throughout the month.
