Recruitment of Pharmacists Expected Soon, Informs Dr. Omkar Singh

Port Blair, Nov. 3: A delegation of the team Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) led by its National President, Shri. Abhay Kumar met Dr. Omkar Singh, Director of Health Services in his chamber today and handed over 21 Pulse Oxymeters. The team also handed over a letter with the request for early recruitment of Pharmacist under DHS.

Port Blair, Nov. 3: The State President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Shri. Ajoy Bairagi has written to the Lt. Governor of A&N Islands and the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District requesting them to resume the shipping and helicopter services to Hut Bay.

Port Blair, Nov. 3: In order to fight COVID-19 in a targeted manner, door to door surveillance for identification of persons with ILI/SARI symptoms has been continuing in South Andaman District.

Port Blair, Nov. 3: In a function held at Beodnabad Panchayat Hall, the Deputy Commissioner (SA), Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS along with the SDM, Tehsildar, BDO and other staff distributed Land License to the beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The scheme was launched to address the housing gaps existing in the rural areas. PMAY(G) aims to provide pucca houses with basic facilities along with a hygienic kitchen to those living in kutcha houses. The houses built under the PMAY (G) scheme, are low-cost and disaster-resilient.

Port Blair, Nov. 3: The District Administration through District Level Centre for Women (DLCW), South Andaman and National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) conducted an awareness programme to disseminate information on how to prevent COVID-19 on October 22 at Community Hall, Sippighat. The District Coordinator (DLCW)and Public Health Nurse briefed about the various preventive measures for COVID-19 and how to fight the social stigma associated with the virus, this will help people to be more transparent about COVID-19 symptoms. The general public was /also informed about contacting the DISTRICT CONTROL ROOM on 1070/102 in case of any symptoms like fever, cough, breathing difficulty etc. for medical guidance and advice.