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Kohima: The Kohima District Task Force met on May 26 to coordinate the upcoming Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2026 and evaluate recent Routine Immunization outcomes. Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem chaired the meeting, urging local departments to work together to combat persistent stigmas and outdated medical practices. He highlighted how diarrhoeal diseases impact workplace and school productivity, emphasizing that improved awareness is essential for better child health.
Dr. Khrievilhou Nakhro announced that the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight will run from June 16 through July 31, 2026. The program aims for zero child deaths from diarrhoea by focusing on children under five years old, particularly in isolated communities. Health workers, including ASHAs and ANMs, will distribute ORS and Zinc packets while teaching caregivers about proper preparation and hygiene. The campaign will also feature handwashing demonstrations at schools and the establishment of dedicated ORS and Zinc corners in health facilities.
Efforts to address the condition have already shown growth, with the number of children receiving ORS and Zinc rising from 16,479 in 2024 to 20,147 in 2025. Medical experts reminded the public that parents should seek immediate care if children experience fever, bloody stools, or persistent dehydration.
On the immunization front, Kohima reported strong results against its 2025 targets. The district reached 120 percent coverage for the first dose of the Measles Rubella vaccine and 118 percent for full infant immunization. Kohima Sadar block led the district in performance, while Tseminyu and Jakhama blocks also contributed to the overall success of these public health initiatives.
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