Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 152/23

WORLD HEART DAY

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September all throughout the world to bring awareness regarding cardiovascular diseases, the Number one killer disease worldwide. Awareness programme were carried out all throughout the health institutions of the State about the Burden of Cardiovascular diseases its risk factors and preventive measures.

Commemorating the world Heart Day, a Quiz competition cum awareness programme was organised by the District NCD Cell under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), East Khasi Hills at KJP Synod Conference Hall, Lachumere. The Quiz was fecilitated by Quiz master Dr. Shngainlang Khongsti, Assistant Professor Shillong College though questions related to heart and heart diseases thereby bringing awareness to all the participants from various schools and audiences in the hall. 1st Prize was bagged by St. Edmunds Hr. Sec, School, 2nd Prize by Pine Mount School and the 3rd Prize by Laban Bengalee Boys Higher Secondary School.

The Chief Guest on the occasion Smti. R. M. Kurbah, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, during her inspiring speech, drew attention to the evolving lifestyle trends, emphasizing the need for increased physical activity to maintain a healthy heart in the face of the digital era.

Dr R. Allya DHS MCH and FW as the Guest of Honour focussed on the need of using the heart and knowing the heart empathetically on ourselves and others thereby avoiding all the bad habits and developing the healthy habits for the heart.

Dr. Synrang Warjri, a renowned Cardiologist and Administrative Officer Shillong Heart Clinic as special guest on the occasion shared invaluable insights into heart health and highlighted a critical message, alcohol, in any minimum quantity, does not contribute to heart health, and it remains a primary contributing factor to Non-communicable Diseases.

The program chaired by Shri. Hiporly Talang, DPC NP-NCD, was also attended by Dr B Kanti DNO Tobacco Control, Dr J Sangma Addl. DMHO EKH and concluded on a high note with closing remarks and a vote of thanks from Dr. Robert R Marak, the District Nodal Officer, NP-NCD, East Khasi Hills, leaving a strong message of commitment to heart health and overall well-being.

This World Heart Day event exemplified the importance of promoting awareness about heart health and fostering healthy habits among the younger generation, with the hope of a healthier future for all.