Kohima, April 27 (MExN): The Dental Unit from Naga Hospital Authority Kohima conducted the ‘Oral Cancer Screening’ at Mount Olive College, Kohima on April 25. This was being carried out as April has been observed as National Oral cancer month 2023
A press release receivbed here stated that the formal programme started with invocation prayer by the Chaplin, Newtoli Zhimomi followed by welcome address by the Principal, Swedezhonuo of the college.
Dr I Simon Sumi, District Oral Health officer of National Oral Health Programme was the Resource persons of the day. He highlighted on Risk factors and Prevention of Oral Cancer. He also spoke on the importance of early detection and diagnosis of oral cancer which is the best preventive remedy. A total of 210 college students were screened. Free Oral kits containing toothbrush, toothpaste and IEC materials were distributed.
A totral of 27 students were given free consultation by Tobacco Cessation Centre staffs namely Ms. Pele Khezhie Psychologist and Achila Walling, Social worker of Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima. The Dental Team consists of Dr I Simon Sumi, Dr Pfukrolo Koza, Dr Neiphrezo Soriinuo, Dr Kemezhunuo Shiiya and Dr Lydia Imchen.
