Mon, May 17 (MExN): To raise awareness of the importance of measuring periodic blood pressure, and knowing its normal levels, World Hypertension Day was observed at Wakching CHC with the theme ‘Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, and Control It, For a Longer Life’ on May 17.
A press release issued by Leeyan Chemshy, Media Officer, NHM, Mon stated that Dr Vezokholu Theyo, CMO Mon spoke on the importance of creating awareness on accurate blood pressure management methods and requested to use the means of ‘word of mouth’ for widespread among the community on the knowledge acquired on this day.
She explained many causes and risk factors that lead to high blood pressure and how to take preventive measures. She explained on what happens in our body when one is diagnosed with hypertension. ‘Inorder to have a healthy lifestyle and to live longer, one should regularly check their blood pressure,’ she added.
The programme started with prayer by Konyong Deacon,Wakching Town Baptist Bumeinok. It was chaired by Dr A Chingyen, MO Wakching CHC and vote of thanks was delivered b Yanang Konyak, Chairman HCMC, Wakching CHC.
Others who attended the programme included Dr Rongsennungla ZLO, Mon, Moie Bonnie Konyak, DPM, staffs of Wakching CHC and the public.
