World Kidney Day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 14 2024:
As in other parts of the world, Asian Hospital & Research Institute, Kwakeithel observed World Kidney Day under the theme 'Kidney Health for All-Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice' at its dialysis unit on Thursday.
In a release, the Institute informed that an awareness programme for patients and their family members was held during which they were briefed on kidney diseases and preventive measures.
The doctors stressed on abstinence from intoxicants such as tobacco, liquor, etc., as much as possible; regular exercise and preventing obesity as some steps to keep kidney healthy, along with advising that people should not use painkillers without consultation as they have huge impact in damaging kidney, it mentioned.