‘Healthy lifestyle Camp’ was conducted at IMDH, Mokokchung on January 15 as per the directive of the government towards creating awareness on the increased prevalence and incidences of non communicable diseases (NCD) like Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases etc in the community.
After inaugurating the camp, Dr. S.S Akaba Longchar urged the participants to be aware of the problems of these diseases, which he said by itself was preventable by changing the food habit, exercise, and way of living.
Blood pressure measurements, blood sugar testing and calculation of body mass index was conducted for all the patients.
Health talks and distributions of leaflets on NCD were carried out by District IEC personnel.
Medicines were distributed free of cost after thorough examination by the Medical officer’s of the department.
Altogether 74 patients above 30 years of age availed the services during the camp.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026