Mokokchung observes oral cancer screening month

Dr. Keneitheja examining a sanitation worker during the free oral screening programme in Mokokchung on Thursday.

• DIMAPUR — As part of oral cancer screening month, the National Oral Health programme (NOHP), Mokokchung, conducted a free oral screening programme for Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) sanitation workers at the conference hall of at IMDH on Thursday.
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• In a short programme, Taliyangshi, health in-charge of MMC, thanked the department for the programme. He requested for continuity of such community aiding programmes even in the days to come.
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• In his speech, Dr. Keneitheja, dental surgeon at IMDH, Mokokchung, stated that screening of oral cancer could save lives by early detection and treatment.
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• The programme culminated with a free oral check up for MMC sanitation workers and distribution of free oral hygiene kits inclusive of toothpaste, brush and medicines.

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