DHS Pherzawl observes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Pherzawl, February 01 2025:
The District Health Society (DHS) Pherzawl observed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day at the Community Health Centre in Parbung today.
The event was organised to highlight the crucial role of palliative care for individuals with terminal illnesses.
District Program Manager of National Health Mission, Pherzawl Zenngaihlun led the event which was attended by doctors, staff from CHC Parbung, caregivers and other stakeholders.
During the function, financial assistance was extended to caregivers of terminally ill patients in the district as part of the National Program on Palliative Care.
In a parallel effort, the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Cell of the DHS Pherzawl organized an awareness drive in Lungthulien on Friday, educating the public about NCD risks and prevention.
Additionally, training sessions were conducted for village authority members, ASHAs, and Anganwadi workers from Taithu and Damdiei villages.
These initiatives fall under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) and the Jagrata Abhiyan Pakhwada, a nationwide campaign promoting public health awareness.