World Heart Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 05 2023:
World Heart Day was observed today at Community Health Centre (CHC), Awang Sekmai on the theme "Use Heart, Know Heart is Open Ended" .
The World Heart Day observation was jointly organised by CHC Awang Sekmai and the District Health Mission Society, Imphal West.
As a part of the observation, a walkathon and cycle rally was carried out by doctors, nurses, staff of CHC Awang Sekmai, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers and locals of the area.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Imphal West, Dr L Joykumar said that awareness programmes are being held in line with World Heart Day to raise awareness on heart related diseases and relevant preventive measures.
Under these programmes, free treatment facilities for heart related diseases will also be provided.
He maintained that cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year.
Therefore he stressed on the importance of taking timely precautionary measures to keep the heart healthy.
In today's programme, experts and resource persons spoke at length about heart related diseases and measures to keep one's heart healthy.