A health screening camp is held at the DC's office in Kohima to promote early detection of communicable diseases.
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DIMAPUR — An awareness and screening camp aimed at strengthening public health services and promoting early detection and prevention of communicable diseases was organised at the deputy commissioner's (DC) conference hall in Kohima on Tuesday.
According to a DIPR report, the programme was conducted by the District Integrated Strategy for HIV and AIDS (DISHA) in collaboration with the District Administration Kohima and various vertical programmes under the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Kohima.
During the camp, free, accessible, and confidential screening services were provided for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis through chest X-ray, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
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The initiative was organised in line with the national objective of eliminating HIV and AIDS as a public health threat and reducing the burden of communicable diseases through early diagnosis and timely treatment.
The programme also supported the Mission AIDS Suraksha 95-95-99 targets aimed at improving detection, treatment, and viral suppression among infected individuals.
A total of 102 staff members availed the services provided during the camp, which was led by Deputy Commissioner of Kohima B Henok Buchem.