Awareness and health check-up on vector-borne diseases held at Wok

NAMCHI, 21 Oct [IPR]: An awareness programme on Vector Borne Diseases was organized by the Health Department, South at Wok, Primary Health Sub Centre, which comes under Poklok-Kamrang constituency, also the home constituency of the Chief Minister, Pawan Chamling, yesterday.
Health Educator, Roshini Thapa of Jorethang Primary Health Centre conducted this programme and educated the people and students from the area about vector borne diseases and its preventive measures. She also conducted a quiz competition on the topic and awarded prizes to the winners.
In the same venue, a C.A.T.C.H programme was also organized and more than 200 people were screened under the supervision of Medical Officer In-charge, Jorethang P.H.C, Dr. Solomit Lepcha.
During the programme a Medical Mobile Unit also facilitated lab tests for the people. Besides minor ailments, people from the area were found to be fairly healthy and were also provided with medicines like calcium and iron tablets.