Church leaders in Longleng sensitised to eliminate malaria

DIMAPUR — The office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Longleng, under the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), conducted a one-day awareness seminar for church leaders on malaria elimination in its conference hall on Wednesday.

An update from CMO office stated that a brief introduction on malaria and its causes was delivered by Rongsentemsu, malaria inspector (NCVBDC), while the spokesperson and consultant, A Nyumoi Phom, made a powerpoint presentation on malaria elimination, ancient history of malaria, causes and its risk factors, preventive measures from Malaria Infections, testing of malaria and ‘do’s and dont’s.’

Describing malaria as a serious life threatening disease that accounted for millions of deaths yearly but preventable disease, Nyumoi stated that it could be totally eradicated if necessary precautionary measures are taken at the primary level with the help from churches, societies, students, etc.

The seminar was attended by pastors, associate women pastors, Christian educators, youth pastors, youth secretaries, church members in Longleng district.