Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 12 2010:
Training of Health Assistants under 'We Care' initiative of 9 Sector Assam Rifles was inaugurated by 12 Maratha Light Infantry at Changangei today.
The programme was organised under the guidance of Indian Medical Association, Manipur Chapter.
Fifteen girls and 10 boys selected from nearby localities are being trained in basic first aid/preventive medicine/maternal and child care/yoga and physiotherapy by unit medical officers and doctors from IMA.
NHRM Secretary Dr Usha Khundrakpam inaugurated the programme in the presence of 9 Sector Commander Brig Gajendra Prasad.
Assistant Professor of Department of Psychiatry RIMS, Dr S Gojendra Singh gave lecture on alcohol and drug dependence on the opening day.
Brig Gajendra Prasad handed over two water purifiers to Centre for Mental Hygiene in today's function, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .