Health talk on menstrual hygiene held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17 2026:
The Department of Community Medicine, Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS), Langol conducted a health talk on "Menstrual Hygiene and Anaemia" at Singjamei Okram Leikai Community Hall, Imphal West on Friday.
The programme was held as part of MBBS interns' Compulsory Rotatory Posting under guidance of Dr Bemma Konthoujam, Associate Professor and In-charge of Urban Health Training Centre, Shija Academy of Health Sciences.
Around 30 community members, a Community Health Officer, three Female Health Workers and 12 ASHAs from UPHC Singjamei attended.
Interns highlighted safe menstrual hygiene practices, appropriate menstrual care and breaking taboos surrounding menstruation using charts and visual aids.
They also emphasised the role of iron-rich foods in preventing anaemia and the importance of timely detection and treatment.
An interactive discussion was also held where faculty clarified queries of participants.




