DC Budgam reviews Sparsh Leprosy Campaign preparedness

BUDGAM, JANUARY 22: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mir Altaf Ahmad, (who is also Chairman District Health Society) today convened a meeting to review preparedness for Sparsh Leprosy Campaign in the district.
Block Medical Officers, Members of District Committee of Leprosy and other concerned attended the meeting.
On the occasion, the DC said that though the disease has been eliminated at the national level, but still there are some districts and blocks having its footprints.
While highlighting the importance of the said programme, the DC stressed on creating proper awareness for self-reporting, timely diagnosis and complete MDT treatment of leprosy cases which is crucial for ultimate eradication of the disease at District and Block Level.
He also directed concerned institutions like Department of Education, Social Welfare Department, Panchayati Raj Institutions, NGOs and other voluntary organizations to play their role in Sparsh Leprosy Campaign.