World Hypertension Day observed at Honey PHC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, May 24 2024:
NP-NCD, Noney organised World Hypertension Day 2024 with the theme 'Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer' on Friday at Noney Primary Health Centre.
The programme was attended by Noney CMO Dr Zianthuilung Kamei, DLO Dr Azin Maringmei, and DNO NP-NCD Dr Dei Gratia Lamlee Kamei, as chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.
As a part of the programme, Noney denizens were examined for blood pressure, provided free ECG, BMI measurement, and free blood test for kidney function test (KFT), apart from demonstration on correct measurement of BP.
Health talks on hypertension and NCD activities was presented by Dr Dei Gratia Lamlee Kamei while five NCD patient record books were distributed to the patients.
Meanwhile, Dr Dei Gratia urged the public of Noney district to visit any health centre for screening hypertension and treatment, as well as a blood test.
During the month-long observance of World Hypertension Day, BP screening for hypertension, free ECG, BMI measurement, free blood test for kidney function test, demonstration on correct measurement of BP will be carried out in all district health centres, she said.
ASHAs, ASHA facilitators, doctors, nurses and other para-medical staffers also attended the programme.