DPO (NCD) Zunheboto, Dr. N Mhonchan Kithan along with medical staffs, village council members and participants during the awareness cum screening camp for hypertension at Mapulu village, Zhunehboto on May 19.
World Hypertension Day observed across the state
LONGLENG/ZUNHEBOTO, MAY 19 (MExN): Along with the rest of the country, Longleng district observed World Hypertension Day under the theme “Measure Your blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer” on May 17 at Yachem CHC and Yongnyah PHC.
A press release by CMO Office, Longleng informed that on the occasion, Dr Lenpichang DPO, NCD Longleng sensitized the public about hypertension. In his short speech, he advised everyone to maintain normal body weight and to exercise regularly and also to maintain healthy diet. Dr Lenpichang then talked about the risk factors for high blood pressure and highlighted about the key facts of Hypertension, its symptoms, prevention and treatment. He also advised everyone present to regularly check their blood pressure.
After the short program, the participants checked their blood pressure and sugar levels and were counseled by Dr Visino Nakhro, MO, Ayush Yachem, CHC. Similarly, World Hypertension Day was observed in all the health units under Longleng District.
At Zunheboto, the World Hypertension Day was observed at DC Conference Hall. The programme commenced with invocation by Lankonsen Tsanglao, Pastor, Zunheboto Lotha Baptist Church.
Addressing the attendees, Chinglem Konyak, EAC Sadar stressed on the importance of regular health checkup. Screening and treatment on time can prevent health complication, he added. He also encouraged individuals and community to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Speaking on the theme, Dr N Mhonchan Kithan, DPO (NCD) Zunheboto highlighted on the importance of regular blood pressure screening, preventive measures, leading a healthy lifestyle and to seek treatment for hypertension. During the programme, certificate of appreciation was awarded to the ASHAs, best performing CHC Pughoboto, PHC Ighanumi, District Hospital Zunheboto, community health officers and NCD staffs.
The programme was chaired by Vitoli Rosemary, DPM and attended by Dr Heto Swu, DPO (UIP/RCH), Akumlong Amer, EAC, Pastor Union Zunheboto, Dobashis, NCD staffs District Hospital Zunheboto and medical staffs.
An awareness programme cum screening camp was also organized by the medical department at Mapulu Village Community Hall under Akuluto block, Zunheboto on May 19.
Speaking on the theme, Dr N Mhonchan Kithan, District Programme Officer (NCD) encouraged the people to reduce the intake of salt, maintain a healthy diet, opt for more physical activity and go for regular blood pressure checkups. Dr Kithan informed the people to avail the treatment for hypertension at Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) Lotisami.
More than 46 beneficiaries were screened and treated by the medical team at Mapulu. Village Council Chairman of Mapulu village, Zhenito thanked the medical staffs for organizing the awareness programme cum screening camp.
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