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Nagaland Battles Measles: Enhanced Surveillance Underway
25 Sep
Summary
- Nagaland's health department intensifies efforts to contain measles outbreak.
- A vaccination drive is scheduled to begin on October 12.
- WHO is supporting surveillance and response measures in Tizit block.
The Nagaland health and family welfare department has significantly increased its efforts to control a measles outbreak in Tizit block, Mon district. This includes enhanced surveillance, robust vaccination initiatives, widespread public awareness campaigns, and inter-departmental collaboration.
Led by the Mon chief medical officer, a block-level meeting reviewed the current outbreak status. A measles vaccination drive is slated to commence on October 12, following preparatory awareness activities and the revision of the immunisation micro-plan.
The World Health Organisation's regional team is actively supporting these containment measures. A WHO team conducted an on-site investigation in Tizit block to assess the situation and bolster surveillance and response efforts in partnership with local health authorities.
Following the field investigation, the WHO team and health officials convened with the district administration. Discussions centered on reinforcing collaboration, particularly in executing public awareness initiatives and disseminating crucial information to the affected villages.
