Attendees at the observance of World Population Day 2025 held at the Chief Medical Officer Longleng’s Conference Hall on July 15. (Photo Courtesy: CMO Longleng)
Longleng, July 16 (MExN): The District Health Society, Longleng observed World Population Day 2025 under the theme “Healthy Timing & Spacing between Pregnancies for Planned Parenthood” at the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng Conference Hall on July 15.
C Tsalimse Sangtam, EAC Hq Longleng, was the Special Guest at the programme, which aimed at raising awareness about the importance of family planning, birth spacing, and maternal health for well-planned and healthy parenthood, informed a press release from CMO Longleng, Dr Tiasunep.
In the keynote address, Dr Nounenuo Terhase, OBGYN, DH Longleng, emphasised the health benefits of planned pregnancies and the role of healthcare services in supporting reproductive choices.
Special Guest Sangtam also lauded the efforts of the Health Department in spreading awareness and encouraging community participation.
The observance forms part of a week-long awareness campaign from July 11–18, aiming to reach communities across the district with messages on reproductive health and family planning, the release added.
