Health talk conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 30 2022:
A health talk was held at Guigailong in Thangmeiband today organised by the Community Medicine Department, RIMS.
The programme was held as a part of urban health training to sensitize the people of the State of health problems especially in areas where there is lack of adequate health facilities, said a press note by Community Medicine Department, RIMS.
Health Educator, Meghachandra Meitei led the programme which was organised under the supervision of Brogen Singh Akoijam, Head of Community Medicine Department and Dean of Academics, RIMS.
During the health talk, topics such as Neonatal Jaundice, Breast feeding, Adolescent Health, Substance Abuse and Waste Disposal were deliberated by the resource persons.
Also health checkups of the attendees were done and free medicines were provided.
Tests on urine, protein, sugar and identification of blood groups were also done as a part of the programme, added the release.