Breast cancer awareness prog held in Kangpokpi
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, February 13 2023:
A Breast Cancer Awareness programme was organised by NCD Cell under NHM, DHS Kangpokpi at KGBV Ekou Mulam in Saikul, Kangpokpi on Monday.
The programme was attended by Kangpokpi Chief Medical Officer/DMD Dr Lamkhoneng Haokip and KGBV Ekou Mulam principal Christina as presidium members.
Kangpokpi NCD Cell DNO Dr A Pfuzia delivered the welcome address, while District Hospi-talgynaecologist Dr Reenota Salam delivered the keynote address.
The programme was moderated by DPM Kangpokpi H Rishikesh Sharma.
During the programme, the presidium members spoke about breast cancer, which is most common among women, and the importance of early detection, signs, and symptoms and also, on how to self-examine every month.
They further highlighted the importance of dissemination of information to near and dear ones back home.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks by NCD Cell, Kangpokpi epidemiologist H Holminlun Khongsai.