Thoubal: World Heart day was observed today at Khongjom Primary Health Center. The theme of this year is “Use Heart for every Heart “.
CMO Thoubal Dr.Y.Nokul Singh, Dr. L Lalitkumar, District Malaria Officer Thoubal and Ch.Basanta DPM were the dais members.
Speaking at the function CMO said. “we should have good food habits and do regular exercise to keep our heart healthy”.
He said under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karakoram Anganwadi centers of Thoubal and Lilong Block, regular health checkup and screening of the children is conducted by a team of doctors and health care professionals.
Such screening will help children in early detection of certain diseases and curing it in time. Medical Officer in charge Khongjom PHC, Dr. Th. Samananda spoke about the importance of World Heart day.
World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 since 1999. This day gives an opportunity for everyone to stop and consider how best to use the heart for humanity, for nature and for you. It gives awareness about the rising concern of heart health and cardiovascular illness.