World Diabetes Day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, November 22 2022:
District Health Society, Kakching observed World Diabetes Day-2022 on the theme of 'Education to Protect', at the office complex of CMO Kakching on Tuesday.
The observance was at tended by Kakching MLA M Rameshwar as chief guest, CMO Dr Thaodem Rajen as president and Community Health Centre (CHC) Kakching MO in-charge Dr Y Nando as guest of honour.
Doctors, nurses, ASHAs and other medical staff also attended the observance.
During the observance, free diabetes medications were distributed to the senior diabetic patients who are undergoing treatment at the CHC.
CMO Dr Th Rajen and Dr Elangbam Kiran also spoke on the issues related to diabetes.
In his speech, MLA Rameshwar informed that efforts have been initiated to upgrade the 100-bedded COVID hospital in Kakching district into a general hospital with all necessary facilities.
In addition, process is underway for construction of a District Hospital at an estimated cost of around Rs 65 crore.
The construction is likely to begin from next year onwards, he said and urged all staff concerned to be aware of the positive changes sweeping the state and interact with the people with utmost care.