A one-day health mela cum mega Covid vaccination drive was today organised by the Mawphlang CHC in collaboration with the block office at Mawngap, Mawkhar, Mawkharshiing.
Local MLA, Eugeneson Lyngdoh inaugurated the mela. In his brief speech, he reminded the people that health is wealth and opined that health can be maintained through cleanliness in our daily habits and by keeping our surroundings clean.
While lauding the Health department for organising the health mela, Lyngdoh also commended the services rendered by ASHAs of Mawphlang areas particularly during the pandemic.
Deputy Commissioner, Isawanda Laloo in her speech urged upon the people to come forward to get themselves vaccinated in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and sought the cooperation of all concerned to get fully vaccinated.
Aadhaar and MHIS registration counters besides COVID-19 vaccination, immunization, NCD screening stalls were put up at the mela. A short skit on COVID-19 and vaccination was also presented by the State IEC team.