Awareness discussion on measles held at primary school in Sirajganj

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a measles awareness discussion and poster exhibition for primary school students in Tarash upazila, Sirajganj on Tuesday.

The programme was hosted at Chalamagura Government Primary School in the Tarash municipal town.

The event was presided over by Shamiul Haque Shamim, president of the upazila unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, and moderated by the unit’s General Secretary Md Lutfor Rahman. Dr Shyamal Kumar was the keynote speaker. Also present were: the primary school’s Head Master Adaita Sarkar, Assistant Teachers Jahid Hasan and Subhas Bhowmik, as well as journalists Mrinal Sarkar Milu, and Sanatan Das. Sanatan Das is the Tarash-Raiganj correspondent of the Daily Kaler Kantho.

Dr Shyamal Kumar said that measles cases have recently increased across the country. He noted that the government is making all-out efforts to control the outbreak and that regular vaccination services are being provided at government health complexes.

He further said that family members must remain vigilant when a child is infected with measles. The affected child should be cared for separately, and medical advice should be sought promptly. He emphasised that measles can be prevented through collective awareness and effort. He also provided students with important guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing diseases.

Head Teacher Adaita Sarkar said that the awareness program organised by Bashundhara Shuvosangho had helped increase students' awareness. He expressed hope that similar initiatives would continue in the future.