Cancer awareness prog held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 04 2018: On the occasion of the World Cancer Day, all units under command 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised lectures and awareness programs on prevention of cancer, conveyed PRO IGAR(S) in apress release.

The awareness programmes were conducted with the support from local doctors at Li long, Canchipur, Charangpat, Thoubal, Sawombung and Patsoi.

The aim of the lecture was to increase awareness about the malicious disease and the interactive session was aimed to clear doubts and dispelling myths related to spread and cures.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from people of all walks of life and age groups.

The Regimental Medical Officers of all units explained the causes, prevention and cure of cancer of various types.

Posters and pamphlets on causes, symptoms, prevention and cure were also distributed to the attendees.

More than 300 people attended the awareness programs.The events concluded with a vote of thanks by the village Pradhans and tea-snack arrangement for all, the release added.