Health Ministry to implement 2nd phase of Lymphatic Filariasis Eradication Programme

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Health will implement the second phase of the Lymphatic Filariasis Eradication Programme in the Tutong, Belait and Temburong Districts this month and next month. Health Officers and other staff will visit homes in mukims identified as areas prone to filariasis endemic, Brudirect reported.

In disseminating information on the programme, the Tutong Health office with the cooperation of the Tutong District Office will conduct a briefing session on take medication on a large scale to cure the disease. The briefing to be held at the Kampong Menengah Primary School’s hall was chaired by the Tutong Assistant District Officer, Hj Haizul Rizal bin Hj Yahya.

Senior Medical and Environmental Health Section Officer at the Ministry of Health, Datin Dr Hjh Noraslinah Hj Ramlee said it was hoped the briefing would increase the villager’s cooperation in achieving the desired target.

The session was attended by the Penghulu Mukim and Head Village, Mukim and Village Consultative Councils, Principals and Headmasters as well as the residents of Mukim Ukong, Rambai and Lamunin.