A day-long programme on integrated diseases surveillance was organised in the premises of Sadar Hospital for all the health workers, including doctors and ANM nursing staff. In the programme, health awareness tips and tips for prevention for Swine flu were given.
The programme was inaugurated by civil surgeon Dr MM Sengupta. After that, overview and introduction to surveillance with special reference to integrated diseases surveillance programme was observed in the leadership of Dr PC Hembram, DS-cum-DSO Mr Prashant Chauhan the epidemiologist.
Then, the reporting and flow of information and transmission of data was done by them. The programme also included the identification of syndromes, analysis and surveillance action, fever, cough and diarrhoea.
After it they discussed the process of collection of clinical specimen, transportation to laboratory bio-safety measures, response of health workers outreaks inter-sectoral co-ordination and role of health workers kin successful; implementation of IDSP.
On the occasion CS Dr Sengupta said: “There is not a single identification of Swine flu in the district. But the doctors must be ready to attend any of such case. For this a ward of six beds has already been prepared to attend the victims of Swine flu.” At last the revision and post evaluation test were conducted.