'World Stroke and World Diabetes Day' observed at Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, November 19 2019:
NCD cell Tamenglong observed 'World Stroke Day' on November 16 under the theme "Don't Be The One" and 'World Diabetes Day' on November 18 under the theme "Family and Diabetes-Diabetes: Protect Your Family" at CMO office complex.
Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO Tamenglong; Dr Guidiathiu Medical Superintendent, DH Tml and Dr G Majachunglu DNO, NCD Cell were the chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.
On World Stroke Day, chief guest highlighted the importance of regular physical activities and healthy diet while on World Diabetes Day, Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO Tamenglong, Dr Sunil Kamei, District Immunization Officer, Tml and Dr G Majachunglu DNO, NCD Cell were the chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.
Chief guest emphasized on the importance of regular health check up for early diagnosis and timely treatment.
Dr G Majachunglu DNO, NCD Cell, spoke on the occasion.
Free Lipid profile test, RBS, ECG, free medicine, free eye test etc, were provided during the camp while extempore speech competition was also conducted among the ASHAs on the topic "Diabetes and Stroke".
Ringchangsuiliu, ASHA Kahulong; Gaichuiliu, ASHA Gadailong and Lungkianliu, ASHA Inrianglong were awarded cash prize for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
Moreover, consolation prizes were also given to all the participants.