Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In view of the rising monsoon actions, the Health Department has determined to run a marketing campaign for spreading consciousness amongst individuals concerning the ailments affecting kids through the wet season.

The division will run the ‘Dastak Campaign’ from July 18 to August 31 however the division officers have began pre-activities to coach the Anganwadi and ASHAs for a similar and collector Ilayaraja T reviewed the preparations of the marketing campaign.

The marketing campaign will probably be organised to unfold consciousness concerning signs, prevention, and remedy of dengue, diarrhoea, and different ailments which can prevail through the monsoon season.

The division will maintain rallies, public bulletins, and demonstrations in Haat Bazaars and different public locations concerning the prevention of ailments.

According to the chief medical and well being officer Dr BS Saitya, the division has additionally launched an advisory informing individuals about numerous methods to stop the ailments and to maintain kids wholesome.

“Under the ‘Dastak Abhiyan’, workers will go door-to-door identifying the common diseases among children under 5 years and provide immediate help and management of the problem.

The team will also spread awareness amongst the residents regarding childhood abnormalities, malnutrition among children and nutrition for newborns,” he mentioned. Dr Saitya additionally added that the division has a goal of protecting 4 lakh kids in Indore district.

“To promote the involvement of men at the village level, the department will also organise gram sabhas which will address issues of women’s health, physical development among children and checks during and after pregnancy,” he added.

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Published on: Friday, July 14, 2023, 02:49 AM IST