National programme on NCD held at Kohima

Dimapur, November 15: National Programme for Non-Communicable Disease, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima Nagaland in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai & Dr.B.Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati organized a one day programme on “Common Cancers: Prevention, screening and early diagnosis” for Medical Officers, MOs (AYUSH), Dental Surgeons & CHOs at De Oriental hotel on November 14.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Rahul Sonwane, Project Manager, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. Keynote address & overview of the programme was highlighted by Dr. Alemwabang Aier, Jt. Director & SPO (NP-NCD) while remarks was delivered by special guest Dr. Mereninla, Addl. Director & SPO (NHM).

Citing that Kohima District is privileged to be trained on non-communicable disease as it’s a pilot project programme where Kohima & Mokokchung are the first two district to get the best opportunity, she reminded the participant to be accountable in delivering the services for the community.

The technical session included powerpoint presentation by resource persons – Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis presentation by Dr. Prakash Sutar, Department of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, BBCI Guwahati, “Access to Affordable Cancer Care for One and All” project overview by Dr. Chaveri Acharyya, Project Coordinator, Cancer Health Care service in Cancer & Policies in Cancer Prevention & Control by Dr. Rahul Sonwane, Breast Cancer Prevention – Dr. Prakharnshu, Department of Surgical Oncology, Breast Services, BBCI, Guwahati, Cervix Cancer Prevention by Dr. Vijaylaxmi Daval, Department of Gynecological Oncology, BBCI Guwahati.

(Page News Service)