Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 9: A one day workshop-cum-training programme on prevention and control of snake bite envenoming was organized by Directorate of Health Services in association with National Health Mission at PHC Chouldari today.
Dr. Subrata Saha, State Nodal Officer, Prevention & Control of Snake bite Envenoming highlighted the critical role of healthcare workers in reducing mortality and morbidity caused by snake bites. Dr. Rajiv Kumar Ghosh, MPH, District Public Health Officer(S/A), focused on key aspects such as early identification of snake bites, first aid measures and community awareness strategies and provide valuable insights into evidence-based management and best practices for snake bite envenoming.
Smt. Banani Mridha, Bio-Medical Engineer provided participants with crucial guidance on proper segregation of biomedical waste at the point of generation, as well as its treatment and disposal in compliance with the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Participants were MOs, CHO, Staff Nurse, ANM, PHN, HE, MHW, ASHA and ICDS workers.