Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 23 2024:
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day was observed today at St Xavier's School, Moirang organised by the District Health Society Bishnupur.
The observation was graced by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bishnupur Dr L Raichandra Singh; Principal St Xavier's School Moirang, Father Felix Monteiro; District Nodal Officer Child Health Anemia Mukta Bharat, Dr Ksh Umananda Singh; Medical Officer (MO) CMO Pool Dr Johnson and MO (i/c) CHC, Moirang Dr Sorojini as the presidium members.
Speaking as the resource persons, Dr Ksh Umananda Singh and Dr Johnson sensitized the students about the disorders caused by iodine deficiency and sources of iodine.
As a part of the programme, tests were conducted to detect iodine deficiency and free medicines were also provided.