Phek, October 22 (MExN): Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Phek observed Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day at CMO conference hall here.
In commemoration of the day, a school level essay competition was conducted on the topic ‘Importance of iodine for normal growth’. The first prize was bagged by Vethitolu Khesoh of Christian Mission High School, second prize by Dzuthovolu Nienu of Christian Mission High School, and third prize was won by Ngosalu Nienu of Govt. Higher Secondary School Phek. The prizes were given away by Martenzuk, District Accounts Manager, Phek.
Speaking at the programme, the resource person Dr. Kolhitso Khalo, District Program Officer RCH/UIP Phek highlighted the importance of iodine for normal growth and body development. He briefed on the disorders of iodine deficiency in children and pregnant women.
The CMO Phek in a press release also informed that iodine salt testing demonstration was done by Azenuo Mere, District Community Mobilizer, Phek during the program, which was chaired by Wilfred Kithan, BPM, Phek.
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