Wokha launches ‘Stop diarrhoea campaign’

DIMAPUR — The chief medical officer (CMO) of Wokha, Dr. Thungchanbemo Ezung, on Wednesday launched the ‘Stop Diarrhoea Campaign’ with the slogan ‘Stop Diarrhoea through hygiene and ORS’ at his office’s conference hall.

Addressing the participants, the CMO called upon the healthcare workers to amplify the message on diarrhoea in their respective areas. He also explained the importance of administering ORS and zinc to children suffering from diarrhea and how early intervention could prevent major health risk.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Thungchanpeni Patton, DPO (UIP/ RCH), stated that the goal of the campaign was to reach zero child death due to diarrhoea. She highlighted on the objective to ensure high coverage of ORS and zinc usage among children with diarrhoea by inculcating appropriate behaviour in the community through information, education and communication.

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She has urged the healthcare workers to demonstrate ORS preparation, hand hygiene techniques and set up ORS corners at their respective health facilities during the campaign period. She further encouraged the healthcare workers for convergence with line departments and stakeholders during the campaign.

An update from CMO stated that practical demonstration on preparation of ORS was performed by Zuchobeni, Urban ASHA of ward 12.

The programme was chaired by Mhonbeni Ezung, DPM, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Echungbeni Tsanglao, DCM.

Report stated that programme officers, medical officers, BPM, BAC, Urban ASHA and medical staff attended theprogramme.