AR observes 'World Cancer Week'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2021:
On the occasion of World Cancer Week, an awareness drive on Cancer and Drug menace was organised by Shangshak Battalion under the aegis of IGAR (South) at Jalengbung village, Litan in Ukhrul district yesterday.
The Medical Officer of Assam Rifles educated the villagers of Jalengbung and nearby areas on the prevention, early detection aspects of various types of cancers and various health schemes of the Government, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
Further continuing with the efforts on curbing the smuggling of drugs, the troops of Assam Rifles took a step forward in educating the locals on ill effects of drugs with special focus on the youth and was attended by 45 villagers, added the statement.