International day of older persons observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Moreh, February 08 2023:
District NCD Cell of District Health Society, Tengnoupal under National Programme for Healthcare for Elderly (NPHCE) observed International Day of Older Persons at Ima Kondong Lairembi Haraobung, Moreh ward no 7 on Wednesday.
The observance was held with NPCDCS/CMHA joint director and state nodal officer Dr Y Premchandra Singh as chief guest, Tengnoupal chief medical officer Dr Jangkholun Touthang as president and NPPC/NPHCE state nodal officer Dr L Tilakeshwari Devi as guest of honour.
Elderly people above 60 years of age were presented shawls as part of the observance.
Speaking at the event, Dr Y Premchand recount ed that the chief minister launched Chief Minister's Health for all (CMHA) scheme in October 2021 to facilitate elderly people who could not visit hospital avail service at their houses.
He also informed that health check-ups of the elderly citizens are being carried out at their respective houses to ensure all have convenient access to basic healthcare service.
A free medical camp was also conducted and medicines provided free of cost to the needy persons.