HT Correspondent
TURA, April 18: The office of the District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO), West Garo Hills, organised a one-day Block Health Mela at Kashiabari in Rajabala under Selsella C&RD Block on Monday where people from all walks of life participated and availed the facilities provided by the Govt of India through the Health Department.
Speaking at length, the chief guest of the day, West Garo Hills DM&HO, Dr. Bijoy Debbarma, highlighted the schemes and facilities being provided by the health department and informed that the block health melas in the district are being organised at different blocks from April 18 to 22 to create awareness among the rural masses. He also stressed on the need to have nutritious foods to stay healthy and strong.
Dr. Debbarma also urged the people of the area to take Covid-19 vaccines and to avail the facilities being provided through the MHIS.
On the day, Dr. Pritam Das, Medical and Health officer, Bhaitbari PHC, while delivering the key-note address, highlighted the benefits and facilities provided by the block health mela.
The others, who spoke on the occasion included, the additional DM&HO, Dr. Jakrambal A Sangma and CDPO, Selsella, Madonna T Sangma.
The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Crislin Sangma, Medical and Health officer, Bhaitbari and the function was presided over by Ameliya Raisa R Momin, adolescent counsellor, Selsella CHC.
The vote of thanks on the day was proposed by the Ayush Medical officer, Bhaitbari PHC, Dr Abu Taiob Akond.