World Population Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, July 11 2016:
Like other
parts of the world, the World
Population Day 2016 was also
observed at Ukhrul District
Hospital conference hall at
Kamphasom, Ukhrul today
with an aim to draw the
attention of the masses on the
issue of growing population.
The observance was held
under the theme, "Investing in
teenage girls."
Ukhrul District Autono-
mous Council Chairman Dr
Yaronsho Ngalung graced
the observance as chief
guest.
Director CHRSC Dr Nel-
son Vashum deliberated on
the topic 'Impact of early
marriage', while Dr R
Yaomila Consultant Obs and
Gynae, LCH stressed on
pregnancy spacing.
Dr Lucy Duidang,
DACO, Ukhrul, Executive
Members of ADC Ukhrul,
CMO Ukhrul and medical
staff of 41 AR, Ukhrul at-
tended the observance.
The World Population day
was also observed at
Tamenglong district hospital
complex today under the ae-
gis of District Health
Mission Society,
Tamenglong.