A malaria prevention and mosquito distribution meeting was held on Tuesday here.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of DRDA Project Director Tapiram Majhi in the presence of Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Dr Jagdish Chandra Barik, Additional CDMO Dr Dolamani Patel, DPM Bulunath Sahoo, doctors and Public Health officials.
It was resolved to distribute the mosquito nets in December to the beneficiaries of Kolabira, Kirmira, Laikera and Lakhanpur blocks. PD DRDA Majhi advised the officials to make the people know the usage of the mosquito nets and do proper planning for their distribution.
Likewise, the block level officials were asked to act accordingly and form block-wise task force within a week. The CDMO informed about the aims and objectives of the programme.
The Additional CDMO discussed about proper training of ASHAs, Anganwadi workers and health workers to be engaged in the work.
Assistant Conservator of Forest Basil Barla, District Social Welfare Officer Suprava Seth and DIPRO Ajay Kumar Jena were present in the meeting along with all district level officials. District Malaria Prevention Advisor Birat Raja Pradhan gave vote of thanks.