The Mon District Health Mission, under the leadership of DC Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma IAS, convened a critical quarterly/emergency meeting at the DC Conference Hall on 22nd September 2023. According to a DIPR report, the meeting sought to address the rising dengue outbreak in the district which brought together members from the H&FW Department, Civil Societies, and other stakeholders.

DC Mon welcomed the Committee Members to the essential meeting, which marked the first gathering after the COVID-19 outbreak in the district. In his introductory remarks, DC Mon stressed that the responsibility for addressing health issues extends beyond the H&FW Department alone, involving various other departments as well. He emphasized the urgency of taking the current health situation in the state seriously and implementing effective preventive measures against diseases like dengue.

Recognizing social work as one of the most effective measures against the dengue disease, it was decided during the meeting that weekly mass social work and sanitation efforts every Saturday will be held.

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The meeting also agreed to create short video clips in local dialects or Nagamese to raise awareness among the general public in the district. Videos were considered the fastest and easiest way to disseminate information in today’s world, particularly to reach the public, who require a significant level of awareness.

Furthermore, it was stressed that patients of dengue and attendants should take precautions, including wearing full sleeves and long pants. Emphasis was placed on the importance of individual and collective responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings, with the understanding that real social work is essential.