Phek, August 25 (MExN): Officials from the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima visited Phek district for monitoring and supervision of the health units and to assess the district preparedness for Measles-Rubella campaign on August 24. The team included Dr. Temsula, State Program Officer (SPO), National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) and Dr. Neisakho Kere.
According to a press release, the officials had meeting with the staffs of NVBDCP from all the blocks and reviewed the performance status block wise, which was presented by Khrusayi Khamo, Malaria Consultant. They interacted with the District Program Officers and health workers of NVBDCP.
Dr. Temsula highlighted on the elimination phase of malaria and said that all staffs, irrespective of designation, are equally important for elimination of malaria by 2030 and district status. The health workers were asked to cooperate and be sincere in their duties.
During the review on the roles and duties of Malaria Technical Supervisor (MTS), she requested them to interact and motivate the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) for collection of blood slides during their field visits. She also stressed they should be thorough with the treatment guidelines of malaria. Dr. Temsula further briefed on the importance of reporting and cross checking of blood slides.
Dr. Neisakho Kere during his briefing emphasized that there should not be any deficiencies in the reporting and recording if the health workers are sincere and regular in their duties. He also spoke on the important roles and duties of monitoring to the health units, the release said.
He added that timely submission of reports to the district by the blocks and to the State is important. He also directed the blocks to attend monthly ASHA block meeting to interact and motivate the ASHAs.
The meeting, attended by NVBDCP staffs, DPM NHM and CMO staff, was chaired by Dr. Kolhitso Khalo, DPO, RCH/UIP.
