Health minister hold review meeting in view of Japanese Encephalitis outbreak

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 19, 2019

SHILLONG:  In view of the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis cases in Tura, West Garo Hills District, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, A.L Hek today had  an emergency meeting to review the status and situation.

The State Nodal Officer of the National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme has been directed to reach Tura and monitor the situation.

Availability of drugs and medicines and treatment facilities has been reviewed and the Director of Health Services (MI) has been directed to provide all possible medical care, and containment measures have also been initiated.

This was informed by the Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.