Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Department, in its initiative to reach out to the public on promoting healthy living among the children and adolescence, organized a “Paediatrics Health Talk” at Vale Academy, Ghari, Airport Road on today.
The program provides an opportunity to interact and learn about being healthy. The initiative coincides with the ongoing School Health Week which has been observed around the world from 4- 8 March 2016. A team led by Dr Yaikhomba Taorem, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Shija Hospitals had an interactive session with the students, parents and staffs of the school on comprehensive care from birth through adolescence.
During the Health Talk, Dr Yaikhomba Taorem gave detailed explanation on the importance of maintaining a healthy body among the children and adolescence.
Free distribution of Vitamin A supplements were also provided to the students up to 5(five) years of age. Risk-scoring for illness related to children and adolescence and distribution of Awareness Leaflets were the main highlights of the camp. Two staff nurses of Shija Hospitals, staffs and teachers of Vale Academy supported the observation of School Health Week.