Shillong: In Meghalaya, Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, NPCDCS, East Khasi Hills, Shillong in collaboration with the Office of the Commandant (SF-10), Meghalaya observed “World Heart Day” 2022 at a programme held at the SF 10, MPRO Building, Golflinks, Shillong today.

Dr R Jahan, Specialist, NCD Clinic, Civil Hospital, Shillong and Dr S Warjri, MD (Med), DM (Cardiology) spoke on the topics Hypertension (Identification, Effects & Preventive Measures) and Heart Diseases (Identification, Effects & Preventive Measures), respectively. Others who were present included Dr R Lyngdoh, Joint Director of Health Services cum State Nodal Officer, NPCDCS, Dr R R Marak, District Nodal Officer, NPCDCS, East Khasi Hills, Shri G K Iangrai, Commandant SF-10 among others.

During the day a free medical screening for the police personnel was also held at the venue. World Heart Day was also observed in other district headquarters across the State.