Pankaj Nath, Assam: On the occasion of World Population Day (WPD), a district-level inauguration ceremony was held at the Shingimari Block Primary Health Centre (Tara Bari M.P.H.C.) in Nagaon district of Assam on Monday as part of the programs running from July 11-18. The programme was attended by the Joint Health Director of the district Dr. Pancham Kumar Bora, District Nodal Officer (MDSR) Dr Krishna K Borah, SDM&HO Shingimari BPHC Dr LP Sharma, District Manager Anirvan Borthakur, District News Specialist Parismita Buragohai, District Community Mobilizer Rakhi Saikia, Senior Coordinator (IPAS) Shekhar Jyoti Hazarika, media representatives, BPMU aggregate officers, ASHA workers, eligible couples and other officials.
The importance of family planning was highlighted during the ceremony and the emphasis was on raising awareness in the local community. As a part of the programme, “Nayi Pehel Kit” was distributed to four newlyweds to motivate them to adopt responsible and informed family planning. Three outstanding ASHA workers from the Shingimari Block Primary Health Centre – Minara Khatun, Marjina Khatun and Hasnara Khatun – were felicitated for their remarkable contribution in various aspects of family planning.
In addition, a quiz competition was also organized to enhance the knowledge of ASHA workers and further strengthen their understanding of family planning, in which prizes were given to the best three teams. The organisers said that such events play an important role in developing a positive attitude towards family planning, healthcare and population management at the local level. It was informed that the awareness campaign related to family planning and public health will continue in the district in the coming days as well.
