Dr Aseno Rhetso DPO (NCD), Dr Chumdemo Kikon MO along with medical staffs and beneficiaries during World Hypertension Day at UPHC Wokha on May 17.
Wokha, May 17 (MExN): World Hypertension Day with the theme ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer’ was observed at Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Likya colony, Wokha on May 17.
An awareness programme cum screening camp was organised by Health and Family Welfare Department, Wokha to mark the day, a press release from Chief Medical Officer’s Office, Wokha stated.
Dr Aseno Rhetso, DPO (NCD) Wokha “said hypertension has become prevalent among the local populace” and urged the health workers to create more awareness about the disease in the community.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Chumdemo Kikon, Medicine Specialist, MO, District Hospital Wokha informed that high blood pressure can lead to kidney and heart diseases. He advised the beneficiaries to go for regular blood pressure check up, to continue using medicines prescribed for BP by medical practitioner and decrease the intake of salt in our daily diet. During the screening camp, blood pressure, blood sugar test, weight check, general check up, distribution of free medicines etc. were some of the activities carried out by the health workers.
