World Heart Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2019:
World Heart Day was observed at Public Hospital & Research Institute (PHRI), Hatta today.
The observance on the theme "My Heart-Your Heart" was attended by Additional Director of Family Welfare Services Manipur Dr Salamatt Ullah, chairman Public Hospital & Research Institute Md Azad Khan, president Manipur Heart Care Society Dr Ksh Kala Singh, retired Director Family Welfare Services Dr Raghumani Sharma, vice chairman PHRI Md Wahajuddin, Finance Officer Social Welfare Department Dr Rabban Shah and legal advisor Ravi Khan as presidium members.
Speaking at the event, chairman PHRI Md Azad Khan said that World Heart Federation organises World Heart Day on September 29 every year.
'Heart disease is a silent killer' and people should be made aware of heart ailments.
More than 7 crore people in India are suffering from heart diseases, he said.
ECG and sugar test were done at the institute for free today.