Participants of one of the training sessions at Sadar block, Dimapur.
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 30 (MExN): Training on pediatric care in COVID-19 for ASHAs was held in Dimapur district from August 20 to 27.
During the training, the ASHAs were trained to identify danger signs in children such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste, etc and also capacitated on community surveillance of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI), dispel prevailing myths related to Covid19, identify co-morbities in children such as hypertension, respiratory illness, congenital heart disease, malnutrition, etc.
The ASHAs were also trained on the usage of oxi-meters in order to check the oxygen saturation in children. They were also oriented on their roles and responsibilities in the community during this pandemic.
The district trainers included Dr Khrieketoulie Liezietsu, Dr Imtiwabong Aier, Dr Asho, Dr Hukiye, Dr Rosemary, Dr Narola, Dr Chamzai Newme, Kimneingah Singsit, and Warnihring Bungsong assisted by Imlilemla, DCM and respective Block ASHA Coordinators.
