DIMAPUR — The Longleng District Health Society (DHS) observed World Pneumonia Day and also launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) during a programme held at the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) in Longleng town on Wednesday with Imkongnukla Ao, EAC of Longleng, as the special guest.
An update from the CMO stated that Dr. Imtijungshi Aier, DPO (RCH/UIP) of Longleng, gave a short presentation on World Pneumonia Day and launch of SAANS.
In his presentation, he stated that World Pneumonia Day is observed to spread awareness and educate people to combat Pneumonia disease as well as to create awareness on the importance of clean air all over the world. He added that it is focused on encouraging for global action to fight the toll due to Pneumonia and other respiratory infection.
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He also spoke about the importance of World Pneumonia Day- its risk factors and goal of SAANS, which aims to significantly reduce childhood pneumonia cases through public awareness, community engagement, strengthen healthcare services.
Also speaking on the occasion, Imkongnukla Ao appealed to all the participants to create awareness about pneumonia in the community. She also spoke on how NGOs, ASHAs and churches play active role to spread awareness and to control air pollution as it is one of the main factors that causes pneumonia.
She further encouraged everyone to recommit themselves in the efforts to combat pneumonia.
The program was chaired by Dr. Imsongienla, while invocation prayer was said by Manpong and the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Tiasunep, CMO of Longleng. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Tongang.
The launch programme of SAANS was also observed in all the PHC, CHC, HWC and SC under Longleng district.