AR observes World No Tobacco day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 01 2019:
Keithelmanbi and Thoubal Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) observed World No Tobacco Day by organising Health Awareness Drive cum Medical Camp on May 31 .
Keithelmanbi Battalion organised the medical camp at Langthabal Kunja Community Hall, Canchipur.
The Unit Medical Officer educated the locals about harmful effects of tobacco including cardiovascular diseases (CVD), lung cancer, chronic respiratory diseases etc, said PRO IGAR (South) .
The Bn in a joint venture with Kangla Diagnostics, Imphal, also carried out various free of cost medical tests and diagnosis.
Over 100 locals attended the camp, said AR.
Chandrakhong COB of Thoubal Bn also observed No Tobacco Day with health awareness cum medical camp at Chandrakhong, added AR.