In order to eradicate vector-borne diseases like
malaria, dengue and kala-azar, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has
joined hands with Mumbai’s dabbawallahs to spread awareness about the
ill-effects of these ailments through lunch-boxes.
On the occasion of World Health Day (April 7, 2014), WHO, the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Charity Trust (NMTBSCT) and the Maharashtra government would kick-start this awareness programme, which is aimed at the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases in the state.
Addressing a press conference, Dr Nata Menabde, WHO’s India representative, said, “Owing to the poor health system in India, the burden and risk of vector-born diseases is massive. The country’s regulations are weak. That is also a reason for these types of diseases.”
“One of the reasons for the rise in vector-borne diseases in the country is the weak collaboration between agencies, sectors and levels of government, including the regulatory mechanism,” she added.
“The budget allotted to the health sector in Maharashtra is not up to the mark. We need to come up with many more innovative campaigns if we want to see no vector borne diseases in the country,” Dr Menabde stated.
State public health secretary Sujata Saunik, said, “The government of Maharashtra are coming up with various initiatives in association with many non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the state to eradicate this dangerous diseases like malaria and dengue.”
“Many hospitals also provide free medicines. The association with Mumbai dabbawallahs and WHO would help us further to bring down the number of the vector-borne diseases. We would always be open to associations for the benefits of the people,” she added.
Raghunath Medge, president, NMTBSCT, informed that the association with the World Health Organisation would benefit many people in Mumbai.
“We would be reaching out to a large number of Mumbaikars, and this certainly would have a multiplier effect on spreading the message on prevention measures, especially sanitisation. We are very happy to join hands with WHO for a good cause,” he added.
On the occasion of World Health Day (April 7, 2014), WHO, the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Charity Trust (NMTBSCT) and the Maharashtra government would kick-start this awareness programme, which is aimed at the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases in the state.
Addressing a press conference, Dr Nata Menabde, WHO’s India representative, said, “Owing to the poor health system in India, the burden and risk of vector-born diseases is massive. The country’s regulations are weak. That is also a reason for these types of diseases.”
“One of the reasons for the rise in vector-borne diseases in the country is the weak collaboration between agencies, sectors and levels of government, including the regulatory mechanism,” she added.
“The budget allotted to the health sector in Maharashtra is not up to the mark. We need to come up with many more innovative campaigns if we want to see no vector borne diseases in the country,” Dr Menabde stated.
State public health secretary Sujata Saunik, said, “The government of Maharashtra are coming up with various initiatives in association with many non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the state to eradicate this dangerous diseases like malaria and dengue.”
“Many hospitals also provide free medicines. The association with Mumbai dabbawallahs and WHO would help us further to bring down the number of the vector-borne diseases. We would always be open to associations for the benefits of the people,” she added.
Raghunath Medge, president, NMTBSCT, informed that the association with the World Health Organisation would benefit many people in Mumbai.
“We would be reaching out to a large number of Mumbaikars, and this certainly would have a multiplier effect on spreading the message on prevention measures, especially sanitisation. We are very happy to join hands with WHO for a good cause,” he added.
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