Kiphire, November 6 (MExN): District Health Society, Kiphire commemorated Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day at Amahator village, Kiphire on October 30 in the presence of church leaders, women and youth group.
A press release stated that the launching programme at Amahator Village was conducted by Dr. C. Tsenthungo Patton (CMO), Dr. Tinurenla Anichari (Dy. CMO), Dr. Khelito Zhimomi (DTO) and NHM staffs, who briefly spoke on Iodine Deficiency Disorder, symptoms of iodine deficiency and the importance of consuming iodised salt.
Following the launch, a weeklong health education activities such as awareness talk, essay competition, painting competition on the theme ‘Eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders; consume only iosdised salt’ were conducted at various schools in Amahator, Longmatra, Seyochung, Pungro and Kiphire Village. The winners of the competition were awarded certificates and cash prizes. Other resource persons during the programme were Dr. Rebecca Y. Sema (DPO, RCH-UIP), Dr. Holi Anar (MO), Dr. Menang (MO), Ahieto Tase (DPM) and Setsao Sangtam (BEE).
