TMC Conducts Training Workshop For 120 Health Workers To Improve Disease Surveillance

The Thane Municipal Corporation's Public Health Department recently held an intensive one-day training workshop for 120 health workers, aiming to enhance vector-borne disease surveillance across the municipality. The event, held at the Rotary Centre in Naupada, brought together Multi-Purpose Workers and laboratory technicians from various sectors. Metropolitan Surveillance Unit Organises Workshop At Rotary Centre Naupada

Led by Dr. Santoshi Shinde, the District Malaria Officer, the training emphasized standardized procedures for blood sample collection, slide preparation, accurate labeling, and safe transportation of samples to testing facilities. Field staff also learned proper stencil-marking techniques during door-to-door health inspections. Technical issues surrounding the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) portal were addressed by Dr. Manisha Pawar, the Head of the Filaria Department, who offered solutions to improve real-time reporting.

Laboratory Surveillance Officer Ashish Shah provided guidance to optimize field sample collection and ensure seamless integration with municipal laboratories.

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Civic officials expressed optimism that the refresher program would markedly improve surveillance accuracy, reduce sample processing time, and bolster early detection of malaria and other vector-borne diseases. The workshop was organized by Dr. Prasad Patil, the Chief Medical Health Officer, and Dr. Smitali Humraskar, the Deputy Medical Health Officer, supported by senior municipal health officials.