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Lunglei, July 8, 2025: A coordination meeting of the Lunglei District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) for the ongoing STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2025 was held today at the DC Conference Hall, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pi Zoramdini. The meeting reviewed actions taken by various line departments and discussed strategies for the campaign, which runs from June 16 to July 31, with the goal of preventing diarrhoea-related deaths among children under five.

ADC Pi Zoramdini highlighted the critical role of ORS and Zinc, access to safe drinking water, improved hygiene and inter-departmental collaboration in preventing diarrhoeal diseases. Member Secretary, PHED Sr Executive Engineer Dr ZR Ṭhasangzuala outlined the campaign plans under DWSM and called for convergence among departments to ensure effective outreach.

According to PHED, 100% household tap water connections have been achieved in 101 rural villages in Lunglei District, and tap water is now available in 359 schools and 238 anganwadi centres across the District through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Water quality testing is ongoing in schools, AWCs, health facilities and villages during the campaign.

As part of the drive, ORS & Zinc Corners are being set up at schools, AWCs and health centres. Awareness programmes focusing on hand hygiene, safe drinking water and diarrhoea prevention are also being conducted. The Health Department targets 14,962 children under five in Lunglei and Hnahthial districts, with distribution of ORS packets and Zinc tablets currently underway.