The office of the District Health Society, National Health Mission, today launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) in Jongksha village.
Health and Family Welfare Secretary, RM Kurbah, was the chief guest on the occasion. In her speech, she said that the aim of the programme is to bring down the mortality rate of children from diarrhea and stressed on the importance of clean drinking water.
Additional District Medical and Health Officer, Dr EG Tariang Pajat, said that the objective of the fortnight is to intensify the prevention and control of diarrhoea, especially among children, to create awareness about the usage of ORS (oral rehydration salts) and zinc during diarrhoea in children between one to five years and to instruct health workers in educating the community with regards to prevention and treatment.
During the programme, ASHA workers under Jongksha Primary Health Centre performed a skit on creating awareness on prevention of diarrhoea. A demonstration on hand washing and usage of ORS was also presented.
