Mokokchung, January 16 (MExN): A healthy lifestyle camp was held at IMDH, Mokokchung on January 15. The camp was held as per the directive of the Government with the aim to create awareness on the increase prevalence and incidences of non communicable diseases (NCD) like Diabetes, High blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases etc in the community.
Dr SS Akaba Longchar inaugurated the camp. In his speech he urged the participants to be aware of the problems of these diseases, which by itself is preventable by changing the food habit, exercise and way of living.
Blood pressure measurements, Blood sugar testing and calculation of body mass index were conducted for all the patients. Health talks and distributions of leaflets on NCD were done by the District IEC Personnel.
Medicines were distributed free of cost after thorough examination by the Medical officers of the Department. All together 74 patients above 30 years of age availed the services during the Camp.
