A two-day training for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) of Wokha district on “active case detection and regular surveillance for leprosy” was organized by National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) under Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoH&FW) on May 24-25 at Likya Community Hall, Wokha.
A press release by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Wokha office stated that joint director (NLEP) DoH&FW, Dr. Ahu Sekhose commented on the positive response of the ASHAs in conducting leprosy activities across the district.
“We are concentrating on Wokha district due to its proximity with neighbouring state Assam where leprosy cases are high and migratory cases among laborers have been detected in the district,” said Dr. Sekhose.
During the training, an introduction to leprosy disease, signs and symptoms was given by zonal leprosy officer Wokha, Dr. Mhonchan Kithan.
Dr. Kithan advised the ASHAs to look out for some of the signs and symptoms of leprosy such as skin lesions, skin patch, loss of sensation and numbness.
Sessions on “guide for suspect leprosy case and identification MDT treatment, deformity and physiotherapy” was taken by NLEP staffs, Michael Murry and Nchemo while Bhandari ASHA coordinator, Supenro Ngullie and NLEP non-medical supervisor, Hoketo explained the steps of filling format for regular house hold screening register to the ASHAs.
The two-day training was attended by more than 130 ASHAs from all the five blocks of the district.
Thursday, September 11, 2025