Programme on "World Cancer Free Day"
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, September 22 2018:
Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a programme on "World Cancer Free Day" at Chikkim village, Tengnoupal District on 22nd September.
The event received an active participation by 36 civilians including 25 males, 04 females and 07 children.
The lecture was conducted by Commandant T N K Ching, Medical Officer of the unit.
The aim of the lecture was to make the local populace aware about the various types of cancers, its affects on both the individual and their family and precautions to be taken.
The Commandant also put special emphasis on avoiding various tobacco products and explained its ill effects.
The villagers showed keen interest in the lecture and many cancer related queries were clarified.
At the end the villagers were served with tea and snacks as a refreshment.