World Diabetes Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 20 2018:
Under the aegis of National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), Non Communicable Diseases (NSD) Cell, District Health Society, Thoubal observed World Diabetes Day at Thoubal District Hospital Conference Hall, today.
The day was observed under the theme Diabetes and Family.
A walkathon rally with awareness message of Diabetes was also held, attended by the workers of ASHA and staff of departments concerned.
The rally was flagged of by DSP of Thoubal CDO, K Dhananjoy, MPS from the main gate of Thoubal DC and concluded at District Hospital Thoubal.
Later, an awareness cum screening programme was conducted.
The programme was graced by CDO Thoubal DSP, K Dhananjoy, Paediatrician District Hospital Thoubal, Dr Ruhinikumar, NCD Cell Thoubal DNO, Dr Kh Homeshwor and District Health Society Thoubal Programme Manager, Ch Basanta as dignitaries.
During the awareness programme, NCD Cell Thoubal DNO, Dr Kh, Homeshwor, NCD Clinic DHS Thoubal DNO, Dr K Nandibala Devi and Dietician, L Sunitibala Devi spoke in detail about diabetes and also answered the queries of patients and families.
The event was attended by students, staff of District Health Society, NCD Cell Thoubal, ASHAs and diabetic patients.
Nearly 100 people were screened.
Simple gifts were given to diabetes patients.