Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, today chaired a meeting of the Joint Steering Committee and District Zoonosis Committee at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian, to review the implementation of the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) and strengthen measures for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in the district.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on rabies prevention and control, timely reporting of dog-bite cases, availability of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) at health centres, and appropriate management and referral of animal-bite cases.
Emphasising the importance of a coordinated One Health approach, the ADDC directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination for effective prevention and control of rabies and other zoonotic diseases. He stressed the need for timely implementation of decisions taken during the meeting and regular coordination at both district and block levels.
The members also stressed the need for nomination of Nodal Officers by all concerned departments to ensure effective implementation of the programme, besides maintaining and sharing monthly work-done reports for systematic monitoring and review.
The meeting further discussed measures to enhance community awareness regarding prevention of dog bites, promote responsible management of stray dog populations, strengthen surveillance and reporting of zoonotic diseases, and improve coordination among the Health, Veterinary, Wildlife, Forest, Education, Rural Development and Municipal departments.
The participating departments reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts for effective rabies prevention and control and ensuring a coordinated response to zoonotic diseases across District Shopian.
The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer Shopian, Dr. Salma Bhat; ACD; ACP; CEO; CAHO; DHO; MS, DH; EO, MC Shopian; BMOs; Dr. Sumayiya from the State Surveillance Office, Kashmir, In-charge Rabies Programme at DHSK; and other concerned officers.
