‘Health is very important,’ asserts DTO Peren

March 25, 2023 25 Views No Comment

Peren, March 25 (MExN): NTEP Peren observed World TB Day across the district in all 18 Health and Wellness Centre, and three Microscopic Centre, Tening CHC, Ahthibung PHC and Heningkunglwa PHC.

The main function was held at Bongkolong village in collaboration with ISRN Peren unit under the theme ‘Yes! We can end TB’ on March 24, stated a press release issued by Shekho Sophie, District Media Officer, CMO Office, Peren.

Dr Keholi Sema, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO), Peren spoke on responsibilities of every citizen to create awareness. ‘Health is very important,’ she asserted and said, ‘a healthy lifestyle is very important and motivated to make health a priority.’ With the advancement of medical science we are so lucky that we can avail all the best medical facilities, she added. She briefed that TB Day is observed to raise awareness about TB and effort to end the global epidemic. She shared some facts about the early warnings and awareness for early detection. She elaborated about the signs and symptoms and about the Designated Microscopy Centre available in Peren district.

Awareness campaign and screening of symptomatic patients were conducted during the day at all the 18 HWC.

Awareness campaign was also held at Bongkolong Government High School. Free IEC materials were distributed during the observance. Others who attended the programme were Dr Viholi, ZLO, ISRN, stakeholders and medical fraternity.