Third Session of Healers Conclave at Tamenglong

06th February, 2022

Third Session of Healers Conclave at Tamenglong

On third day of Assam Rifles healers conclave in Tamenglong, an awareness cum interactive session on lifestyle diseases was organised by 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 sector/ IGAR (East) in collaboration with Medica North Bengal Clinic, Siliguri. Ms Anita kumari, senior dietician, was the resource person and coordinated by Commandant SS Shah, CMO of the unit.

Ms Anita virtually addressed the attendees at Tamenglong and highlighted various aspects related to healthy diet and nutrition.

As a precautionary measure against common diseases and to build strong immunity, senior dietician impressed upon ways to maintain a balanced diet, follow the correct mealtime and be physically active. At the end of lecture an healthy interactive session was held with the troops to clarify their doubts.

Extending its “Healers Conclave” efforts among the local populace, 44 Assam Rifles , today also organised door to door vaccination campaign at Makui village in collaboration with PHC, T Waichong of KPI dist hlth society.

Dr Neipichong Doungel was incharge of vaccination drive. The aim of this vaccination drive was to contribute against fight to eradicate COVID. The villagers were motivated to adhere to the guidelines of COVID 19 for restricting community spread of virus and were encouraged to undertake COVID vaccination.

The locals were also sensitized about the myths of vaccination complication which are being circulated in the society through various social media platforms.

Lt Col Mohit Vaishnava,
PRO (Defence)
Imphal, Manipur