14/02/2026
*IDSP Training for PRIs & Healthcare Workers Held at Doda*
DODA, February 14:
A one day Capacity Building Training cm Sensitization Programme for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Healthcare Workers on the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) was organized at Govt Nursing College Doda on 14-02-2026.
The programme was organized by the District Surveillance Unit (IDSP) Doda, under the banner of the District Health Society, Doda.
The aim of the programme was to strengthen disease surveillance at the grassroots level by enhancing coordination between PRIs and the Health Department, ensuring early detection of unusual health events, timely reporting, rapid response to outbreaks, and effective implementation of IDSP across the district.
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Doda, Sh. Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Vice Chairperson DDC Doda, Ms. Sangeeta Bhagat, Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather & BMO Ghat Dr Abdul Gafoor.
The event was attended by DDC Members, former Chairman/ Vice Chairman MC Doda, former BDC Chairpersons, former Sarpanches, former Ward Members of Municipal Committees, besides ASHAs and ASHA Facilitators from various medical blocks of the district.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by CMO Doda, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather, who briefed the participants about the objectives and importance of IDSP in strengthening public health surveillance and community participation.
The technical sessions were conducted by Dr. Nasir Masood Indrabi, Dr. Sonali Gupta, and Mr. Umar Anayat (Epidemiologist), who delivered detailed lectures on outbreak preparedness and response, community-based surveillance, reporting mechanisms, data management, and the critical role of PRIs and healthcare workers in early warning and public health action
Addressing the gathering, Chairman DDC Doda, Sh. Dhananter Singh Kotwal, appreciated the efforts of the Health Department in organizing such a significant programme. He emphasized that PRIs play a crucial role as a bridge between the administration and the community and assured full support in strengthening disease surveillance and public health initiatives.
Similarly, Vice Chairperson DDC Doda, Ms. Sangeeta Bhagat, highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding public health. She urged PRI members and healthcare workers to work in close coordination for effective disease prevention and awareness at the grassroots level.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Mr. Faizan A. Tramboo, who performed the role of Stage Secretary and ensured smooth coordination throughout the event.