COVID-19 sensitisation drives across the state

DIMAPUR, July 7: Department of Nagaland state transport, carried out sensitisation programme on COVID-19 under the supervision of DTF, Kiphire at three villages on July 5.

The NST department led by station superintendent, L Meshu Khiam conducted sensitisation programmes on COVID-19 vaccination at Langzanger village, Natsami village and Yangsekyu village respectively.

DC Mon issues order: DC Mon, Thavaseelan K has informed citizens under Mon district that, any COVID-19 positive patient who do not have sufficient facilities at home would be required to stay at a government Covid care centre in the district in order to reduce the risk of transmission to members of the family. This was issued after reports of some COVID-19 patients not maintaining home isolation guidelines were received.

Vaccination & sensitisation at Kiphire: District task force in collaboration with Assam Rifles Kiphire carried out a special vaccination drive on COVID-19 at helipad ground, Kiphire and carried out sensitisation programme at several villages on July 4.

The special vaccination drive was organised for eligible beneficiaries of both 18-44 years and 45 years and above at helipad ground, Kiphire. A total number of 276 beneficiaries availed vaccine.

Special vaccination drive at Sakshi circle: A special vaccination drive was conducted at Sakshi Circle on July 4 at Yongphang, Yimchong, Sakshi, Pongching and Auching villages. The team was led by DPO (RCH/UIP) Dr Imnameren Phom and Phom Baptist Christian Association executive secretary Tialemba Phom, Dr Manen Phom MO Yongnyah PHC and Dr Lirenthung Khuvung MO (RBSK).

While delivering the keynote address at Sakshi village Baptist Church, Dr Imnameren Phom encouraged all to get vaccinated in order to protect oneself and to protect the family and community members.

He also took examples of villages that have completed full vaccination and appealed to all to do away with rumours and social media messages. DPO also spoke on the third wave citing that the third wave was estimated to be more dangerous than the first two waves.

Dr Imnameren also said that the delta variant spreads much faster and that many states in India were already fighting the delta variant.

Delivering a short speech at Auching Village Baptist Church, Tialemba Phom said that vaccination was the most protective powerful tool to contain the spread.

The executive secretary appealed to all the church members and eligible beneficiaries to come forward and get vaccinated.

More than 900 beneficiaries were vaccinated and people with disabilities were also vaccinated at Yongphang, Auching and Sakshi villages at their house.

Random testing & vaccination drive at Pfutsero: As part of targeted intervention, a three-day random testing cum special vaccination drive was organised for high risk groups at Pfutsero town sports complex from July 2 to 4 by block task force on COVID-19 Pfutsero. The first two days of dedicated random testing and vaccination sessions were organised for road construction workers of Pfutsero-Phek and Kohima-Jessami roads.

On the July 4, a special vaccination drive was organised for shopkeepers, labourers, taxi drivers, vegetable/fruits suppliers and public.

A total of 738 persons were inoculated during the three-day random testing & vaccination drive. BTF expressesed gratitude to Immanuel Baptist Church, Rukizu Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church for providing lunch to health workers and frontline workers, the KALOS Society for active assistance, the traders union, Pfutsero town civil societies for active cooperation and 14 Assam Rifles, Pfutsero company for pitching tent houses.

Vaccination at four villages in Pungro: A vaccination drive was carried out at multiple villages under Pungro ADC HQ, Kiphire, on July 6.

The team was led by Dr. Sato, accompanied by medical staff from Likhimro and Mimi village. 21 people from Khonka Village, four from Kaha Village and 31 from Mimi village were vaccinated. Meanwhile at Hokumati village, 26 people were vaccinated till date.

Can Youth organises training on Covid: Can Youth under its project Co-IRA (information response action) organised a webinar training for the staff and volunteers on COVID precautionary measures and first aid basics with medical officer, department of health and family welfare Dr. Kaili Swu as resource person, on July 3.

The session was facilitated by trainer, project SPATIAL Grace K Sema.

The opening remark was delivered by project coordinator, Can Youth Imlisunep Aier where he mentioned that project CO-IRA was initiated to provide information and spread awareness to maintain health care on COVID-19 and provide legal support to the communities by setting up information tool booths and first aid booth with sanitiser, face mask, nutrients food in five locations of Dimapur district. The locations are supermarket, Burma camp, new market, city tower and Khermahal junction.

Dr Kaili Swu suggested that it was very important to follow basic protocol for volunteers who were staying at the booth and that every volunteer must go for Covid test and get vaccinated before the work starts.

She explained on the use of pulse oximeter and thermometer in case of emergency to accommodate the community for those who were had slight temperature, after the first aid the volunteers can refer them to hospital for the safety.

Dr Kaili informed that the third wave would mostly affect children as there was no vaccine for them. In this regard, she said that if the adults took measures and precaution by getting vaccinated, there could be fewer chances for children to get infected with the virus.

She also suggested that parents should take proper care of children by letting them stay at home and providing a healthy diet and maintain hygiene. Dr. Kaili Swu emphasised on the usage of PPE kits for volunteers as it required proper procedure. She urged the volunteers to wear proper mask and gloves and follow proper dust bin waste.

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