As part of the nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan under the Aangan Ka Utsav initiative, medical officers conducted outreach visits to Anganwadi centres in Kangpokpi Sub-Division (Wards 11 and 3) and the Kalapahar Anganwadi Centre under Champhai Sub-Division.
The visits focused on strengthening community outreach and raising awareness about maternal and child nutrition, sanitation and infant health through the Anganwadi network.
Medical Superintendent Dr. Nengpilhing Misao and Dr. Chongnu, Medical Officer-in-Charge of Kalapahar PHC, interacted with Anganwadi and ASHA workers in the presence of the ICDS Supervisor.
The medical officers highlighted the important role of ASHA and Anganwadi workers in connecting healthcare services with communities at the grassroots level.
Dr. Nengpilhing Misao shared key information on maternal and child nutrition and emphasized the importance of regular infant health check-ups. She also stressed exclusive breastfeeding for infants below six months of age, addressing Anganwadi workers and parents present during the programme.
During the visit, the medical officers also interacted with pregnant women and conducted health check-ups.
The programme saw participation from ICDS officials, Medical Officers-in-Charge, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, local parents and other community members.
