School health week
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 08 2016:
With an initiative to reach out to the public on
enlightening healthy living among the children and adolescence,
Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Department organized a
"Paediatrics Health Talk" at St Savio School, Thangmeiband
Meisnam Leikai today.
According to a statement, the initiative made by Shija
Paediatrics & Neonatology Department coincides with the
ongoing School Health Week which is observed around the
world from March 4 to 8.
An interactive session by Dr Sachikumar Kh, Consultant
Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Shija Hospitals with the stu-
dents, parents and staff of the school took place on
comprehensive care from birth through adolescence.
During the Health Talk and interactive session, Dr
Sachikumar Kh gave detailed explanation on the importance of
maintaining a healthy body among the children and adoles-
cence and responded to health queries arose by participants.
Distribution of Vitamin A supplements were also carried out
to the students up to 5 years of age.
Risk-scoring for illness
related to children and adolescence and distribution of Aware-
ness Leaflets were the main highlights of the camp.