Global IDD Prevention Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2019:
As conducted globally, National Health Mission and Directorate of Health Services, Manipur jointly observed Global IDD Prevention Day at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat, today.
Dr K Rajo Singh, Director of Health and Family Welfare Service, Manipur; Dr P Shyamsunder Singh, Addl Director, Medical Care and Manipur; Ranjan Yumnam, Director,CAF & PD; Dr Kh Sasheekumar Mangang, Addl Director, Manpower Development, Manipur and Dr L Arke Singh, Addl Director, Public Health & State Surveillance Officer, IDSP, Manipur as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
At the event, Dr K Rajo said that the programme is observed every year to raise awareness about the variety of health hazards caused by iodine deficiency.
Stating that iodine deficiency is especially damaging during pregnancy and in early childhood, Dr Rajo lamented that the programme also aimed at ensuring availability of iodised salt in every households by 2030 .