DIMAPUR, JULY 11 (MExN): The District Health Society Mon, along with the rest of the country celebrated the World Population Day on the theme, “Small Family: Overall Development” at DC Conference Hall at 11:00 AM today. The Chief Guest of the program, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Sarah Ritse underscored the importance of the population in the context of the population explosion afflicting the world today, especially in the third world countries. In the Naga context the chief guest brought out the example of the traditional mentality of the prestige and pride attached to families with many children. She called upon the people to do away with such outdated mentality and focus on quality of families more than quantity. The chief guest appealed on the gathered Dobashis, NGOs, student leaders and sister Department officers to strongly advocate family planning in the villages.
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Wakching, Wango Langsym spoke on the theme, “Small Family: Overall Development” expounding on the need for imparting cognitive development to every child. He opined that such a feat was possible only when parents were able to spare their time and personal attention to their children which was difficult for parents with many children. Therefore, he called on the people to think hard and plan their families keeping in mind the fact that the smaller the family, the more time and attention could be showered on each child for their overall development.
The program was chaired by the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Hoito and the welcome address was proposed by Moie Bonny, District Programme Manager, Mon. Following the formal function, the Chief Guest also launched the Population Stabilization Fortnight in Mon which is to continue from July 11 to July 24, 2011 at District Hospital Mon. During this time Family Planning Services, both temporary and permanent methods, including counseling will be made available to the public.
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Wakching, Wango Langsym spoke on the theme, “Small Family: Overall Development” expounding on the need for imparting cognitive development to every child. He opined that such a feat was possible only when parents were able to spare their time and personal attention to their children which was difficult for parents with many children. Therefore, he called on the people to think hard and plan their families keeping in mind the fact that the smaller the family, the more time and attention could be showered on each child for their overall development.
The program was chaired by the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Hoito and the welcome address was proposed by Moie Bonny, District Programme Manager, Mon. Following the formal function, the Chief Guest also launched the Population Stabilization Fortnight in Mon which is to continue from July 11 to July 24, 2011 at District Hospital Mon. During this time Family Planning Services, both temporary and permanent methods, including counseling will be made available to the public.
