World Health Day / World Bicycle Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, March 17 2024:
The observance of World Health Day and World Bicycle Day was held today at the Primary Health Centre, Nongpok Sekmai under the themes "Use Heart, Know Heart" and "Riding Together For A Sustainable Future" .
The observance was organised by the Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Cell, District Health Society Thoubal under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM).
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Thoubal Dr Y Nokul graced as the chief guest of the event and NCD Cell Thoubal, District Nodal Officer Dr M Bikram as the president while District Health Society Thoubal, District Program Manager Ch Basanta and PHC Nongpok Sekmai Medical Officer in-charge Dr Y Jotin attended as the guests of honour.
In line with the programme, a bicycle rally was flagged off by CMO Thoubal Dr Y Nokul from the campus of PHC Nongpok Sekmai.
The rally culminated at the starting venue after passing through the surrounding areas of Nongpok Sekmai Shikhong Keithel.
With an aim to keep the heart healthy, free tests on LFT, KFT, Lipid profile, RBS, HTN, ECG, pulse rate, oxygen level and heart screening tests were done during the programme.
Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Y Nokul highlighted that the rise in heart disease cases is caused by the sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet routine.
Stressing that keeping the heart healthy is essential for one's well being, he appealed to all to follow a proper lifestyle and do regular health check ups.