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Kohima: Nagaland medical officers met in Kohima on October 27 to sharpen their skills. The State National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme hosted the session at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare conference hall. They focused on malaria, dengue, kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, and chikungunya.
Dr. Imnapokim opened the day. He stated the session was for "enhancing professional knowledge and practices for effective prevention and control of vector-borne diseases." Forty participants attended the event. Experts from New Delhi and Imphal led the technical sessions.
Dr. N.I. Singh broke down malaria epidemiology and treatment. Dr. Shikhar covered surveillance and outbreak strategies. Dr. Jenny Ningombam and Dr. Kalpana Baruah joined virtually to discuss dengue and chikungunya management. Dr. Albert Pochury tackled Japanese Encephalitis protocols while Dr. Pewezo Khalo outlined laboratory testing for viruses. Dr. Imnapokim lectured on kala-azar care.
Kikolul Khieya detailed control measures for mosquitoes and sandflies. Imsubenla showed doctors how to log cases on the Integrated Health Information Platform. The training finished with a post-assessment test and a vote of thanks from Dr. Kavito Zhimomi. Officials aimed to boost diagnostic accuracy and case reporting across the state.
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