YUPIA, May 29: District level Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop for Rotavirus Vaccine introduction was organized by the District Health Society, Papum Pare District, Yupia on Tuesday.
Addressing participants District Medical Officer, Dr. Subu Tasso Kampu informed the participants that Rotavirus vaccine, a new vaccine will be launched soon in the State and will be included in routine immunization as per the World Health Organization recommendation in India. She also informed  that Rotavirus accounts for 40% of hospitalization due to diarrhoea amongst children in India and 78000 children die annually due to diarrhoea in India and therefore, the need of the hour is to take preventive measures and vaccinate infants with Rotavirus Vaccine which will prevent 37 to 96% of severe diarrhoea.
The DMO also directed all MO In-Charges to give TOT at block level to the ASHAs and AWW, PRI leaders and also stressed that it is important to sensitize the people on mandatory preventive measures like pre- boiled and filtered water, proper hand washing, maintenance of health and hygiene, etc.
Altogether 72 participants including MO In-Charges PHCs, CHCs, Health and wellness Officer, ANMs, of Papum Pare District and Capital Complex were trained on the day. 
It is worthwhile to mention that Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus. It is the most common organism that causes diarrhoea in children which may lead to hospitalization and death. DIPRO 

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