Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 08 2010:
28 Assam Rifles Delta company Lilong under the aegis of 9 Sector Assam Rifles conducted an anti-malaria drive at Lilong area.
According to an AR press release, the drive was organised keeping in view the spread of Japanese Encephalitis and malaria in the area.
A number of local volunteers enthusiastically participated in the drive.
More than 50 mosquito nets were treated with delta-methaline disinfectant.
Mosquito repellants were also distributed.
Anti-malaria disinfectants were also filled up in the spraying machines and was sprayed in village area by the volunteers.
The villagers were also informed and updated on numerous aspects of health and hygiene and precautions and preventive measures of malaria, added the press release.