Awareness programme on World Kidney Day organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2022:
The Department of Nephrology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal organised an awareness programme on the importance of kidneys on overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide.
As per a press release by RIMS, the awareness programme was held as a part of World Kidney Day which is observed to advocate for concrete measure in every country to promote and advance kidney disease prevention, including renewed focus on primary care, awareness raising and education including patient empowerment and cross-speciality training.
The campaign was launched by Professor T Brojen Singh, Head of Department of Nephrology, RIMS at Khwairamband Ima Keithel.
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During the campaign, he along with the volunteers explained to the masses about the kidney problems, how to prevent it and mode of treatment.
A tree plantation program was also organised in RIMS campus as a part of the programme, added the press release.