COVID-19 Coordination Committee constituted in EJH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 7, 2020

The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District informs the general public that in pursuance to the order received from the Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Health and Family Welfare Department, a COVID-19 Coordination Committee for each Assembly Constituency in the District is hereby constituted. The Committee consists of the Member of the Legislative Assembly as the Chairperson, the Deputy Commissioner/Addl. Deputy Commissioner /Block Development Officer as the Convener and Member Secretary, the District Medical and Health Officer and the Superintendent of Police as the members of the committee.

According to the Notification, the roles and functions of COVID-19 Coordination Committees is to assess the prevailing situation on the ground in terms of COVID -19 in their respective constituencies and coordinate with the District Administration. They will also provide suggestions for effective implementation of health protocols to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The notification also states that the Coordination Committees should ensure that people are sensitized about effective Home Management of COVID-19 positive cases and the effectiveness of the same. They should also ensure that every household has an identified, trained caregiver to take care of a COVID-19 positive person.

Furthermore, the Coordination Committees are to take steps in creating awareness on Behavioural Change Management in their respective constituencies and to ensure that people follow health protocols and SOPs as issued by the Health Department from time to time.  They are to ensure that sensitive support is provided to the people while focusing on removal of fear and stigma through dissemination of correct information and proper messaging.