Global IDD Prevention day observed
Source: IT News
Imphal, October 26 2017:
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day was observed today at IMA Hall Lamphelpat under the theme Daily Consumption of Iodised Salt is the Solution to the problem of Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
The observance was organised by the State Health Society (IDD Cell), NHM Manipur.
Dr.K Rajo, Director of Health and Family Welfare Services, SMD (NHM) Manipur, Dr.H, Ranjit Singh, Additional Director (MC), Medical Directorate Dr.LA Singh, Regional Director, Health and Family Welfare Services, GOI and Dr.Kh, Sasheekumar Mangang, Additional Director (PH) , Medical Directorate graced the occasion as Chief Guest, President and guests of honours respectively.
Speakers on the occasion highlighted the needs for prevention of iodine deficiency was using the easiest way that is by consuming iodised salt.
Certain diseases that might be caused due to iodine deficiency to both common people and the pregnant lady have also been highlighted and said that iodine deficiency can be easily prevented but once cause cannot be treated.