IT News
Imphal,Aug.28,
Following detection of Japanese Encephalitis epidemic at Keirao Bitra village, an extensive fogging drive was carried out at Keirao Bitra and Langdum village in Imphal east last evening.
The fogging drive was carried out at Keirao Bitra Awang leikai, Keirao Mayai Leikai, Keirao Makha leikai, Irilbung Kabui village, Keirao khunou, Langdum Mamang leikai, Langdum Maning Leikai and Langdum Awang leikai.
After a villager was detected JE positive, local clubs of Keirao bitra approached the local MLA Lourembam Rameshwor Meetei and Health Department, Govt of Manipur for carrying out extensive fogging in and around the villages as precautionary measures as well as to minimise the rising fear psychosis among the people.
The concerned authorities responded positively and carried out the extensive fogging.
The Irilbung Library Union, Keirao bitra Awang Leikai, Youth Development Centre Club, Keirao Mayai Leikai, Litan Makhong Youth Club, Keirao Makha Leikai and the Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Development committee (NNPDC), an apex body of Keirao bitra have lauded the local MLA and the State health department for their timely intervention in the situation.