World Heart Day observed in Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 29, 2022

The Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, NPCDCS, East Khasi Hills, Shillong in collaboration with the Office of the Commandant (SF 10), Meghalaya observed “World Heart Day” 2022 at a programme held at the SF 10, MPRO Building, Golflinks, Shillong on Thursday.

Dr R Jahan, Specialist, NCD Clinic, Civil Hospital, Shillong and Dr S Warjri, MD (Med), DM (Cardiology) spoke on the topics Hypertension (Identification, Effects & Preventive Measures) and Heart Diseases (Identification, Effects & Preventive Measures), respectively.

Others who were present included Dr R Lyngdoh, Joint Director of Health Services cum State Nodal Officer, NPCDCS, Dr R R Marak, District Nodal Officer, NPCDCS, East Khasi Hills, Shri G K Iangrai, Commandant SF10 among others.

During the day a free medical screening for the police personnel was also held at the venue.

Similarly, the Secretariat Health Clinic in collaboration with the Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat), celebrated the World Heart Day, to create awareness through the distribution of leaflets to the officers, staff of the Secretariat and other dignitaries in the Meghalaya Secretariat Buildings.