World Cancer Free Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22 2018:
Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a programme on "World Cancer Free Day" at Chikkim village, Tengnoupal District today.
The event received an active participation by 36 civilians.
The lecture was conducted by Commandant T N K Ching, Medical Officer of the unit.
The aim of the lecture was to make the local populace aware about the various types of cancers, its affects on both the individual and their family and precautions to be taken.
The Commandant also put special emphasis on avoiding various tobacco products and explained its ill effects.
The villagers showed keen interest in the lecture and many cancer related queries were clarified, said a statement of IGAR (South) .