HT Correspondent
JAGIROAD, June 7: An important meeting on Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Dengue, and other vector-borne diseases under the National Vector Disease Control Program was held at the District Commissioner’s conference hall, Morigaon, on Friday. The meeting was attended by additional commissioner of Morigaon district, Dr Sangeeta Barthakur, and district Malaria officer, Supriya Das.
The district Malaria officer emphasised creating widespread awareness to prevent the outbreak of malaria. He stated that the health department has taken several steps to free Morigaon district from malaria and Japanese Encephalitis (JE). As a result, the prevalence of malaria in Morigaon district has decreased significantly. Three people have been infected with malaria so far this year; two of them are currently recovering, and another is undergoing treatment.
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It was also mentioned that the Health Department is conducting regular health check-ups and providing medication throughout the area as soon as malaria is detected. He urged everyone not to neglect seeking medical attention if they have a fever. The Health Department will also conduct a massive awareness campaign in schools. He advised people from outside Assam to get health check-ups immediately if they arrive with a fever.
The additional commissioner urged the departments present at the meeting to perform their duties and directed the concerned departments to ensure that water does not accumulate in houses, roads, sewers, etc. The meeting was attended by additional chief medical and health officers and officers and employees of other departments.
