Dr Ahu Sekhose, Joint Director along with resource persons and ASHAs during the training at Likya community hall on May 24. (Photo Courtesy: CMO Wokha)
WOKHA, May 25 (MExN): Two-day training for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) of Wokha district on ‘active case detection and regular surveillance for leprosy’ was organized by National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) under Department of Health and Family Welfare at Likya Community hall, Wokha on May 24 and 25.
The CMO office Wokha in a press release stated that during a brief programme, chairperson, Echungbeni Tsanglao, District Community Mobilizer welcomed the Joint Director, resource persons and ASHAs to the training session.
Dr Ahu Sekhose, Joint Director (NLEP), Department of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland commented on the positive response of the ASHAs in conducting Leprosy activities across the district. We are concentrating on Wokha district due to its proximity with neighboring state Assam where leprosy cases are high and migratory cases among laborers have been detected in the district,’ he added.
During the training, an introduction to Leprosy disease, signs and symptoms was given by Dr Mhonchan Kithan, Zonal Leprosy Officer, Wokha. Skin lesions, skin patch, loss of sensation and numbness are some of the signs and symptoms of Leprosy, he informed. Sessions on ‘Guide for suspect Leprosy case and Identification MDT treatment, Deformity and Physiotherapy’ was taken by Michael Murry and Nchemo, NLEP staffs.
Supenro Ngullie, Bhandari ASHA coordinator and Hoketo, NLEP Non Medical Supervisor explained the steps of filling format for regular house hold screening register to the ASHAs. The training was attended by more than 130 ASHAs from all the five blocks in the district.
