Under the aspirational block programme “Sankalp Saptaah” the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DH&FW), Zunheboto conducted health mela at five health and wellness centres- Akuhaito, Sukomi, Asukhuto, Lokobomi and Mapulumi village, under Akuhaito block on October 3.
A press release from District Media Officer Keneikhrietuo, informed that the event was conducted with an objective to improve the health and well-being of the residents in the regions of the aspirational block under the district.
During the health mela, the gathering in the health centres witnessed the establishment of essential healthcare services catering to the local community’s needs, such as General OPD check-up, ANC screening, NCD Screening, ABHA Registration, Anaemia Testing centre, Immunization Drive.
Other health services such as laboratory facilities and screening of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis, malaria, dengue and Tuberculosis were also made available to the public and medicines were distributed to the beneficiaries.
A total of 13 ABHA/CMHIS ID cards were issued to beneficiaries and 309 beneficiaries sought medical attention from various health services such as NCD screening-193, Anemia screening-91, Immunization-20, ANC-9,Lab test malaria -31, Hep B-29, Hep C 13, HIV-37, VDRL-29.
The district team of medical personnel at the mela included DPO (UIP&RCH) Dr. Heto Swu, DPO (NCD) Dr.Mhonchan Kithan, MO Atoizu Dr. Josia, MO Kilomi Dr.Gihuka Chishi, Lab technicians, supporting officials and staff of various vertical programme (DPMU, DAPCU, NTEP, NCVBDC) .