Dr. Limanaro along with others during the World Hypertension
Day programme in Mokokchung town on Saturday.
- DIMAPUR — Mokokchung
and Peren districts observed World Hypertension Day on Saturday on the theme
“Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer.”
- In Mokokchung, World Hypertension Day was observed at the
conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) and in all the health units.
- Speaking at the programme held at the CMO conference hall,
Dr. Limanaro, DPO (UIP&RCH), highlighted the importance on the awareness of
accurate blood pressure management, causes and risk factor that leads to high
blood pressure and how to prevent it in order to lead a healthy life.
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- She informed that the day was observed with an aim to
educate people about the importance of preventing hypertension by creating
awareness in the society.
- An update from CMO stated that a month-long non-communicable
diseases (NCD) screening campaign would be conducted throughout the Mokokchung
district from May 17 to June 16.
- In Peren, World Hypertension Day was observed in Samzuiram
village.
- Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Viholi, ZLO of Peren,
emphasised on diabetes, its risk factor and prevention control. She also
highlighted about hypertension, its symptoms and treatment. She discussed about
the importance of regular physical exercise and encouraged the congregation to
decrease intake of salt and oil.
