Health Department, Kargil organises awareness program on COVID-19 Vaccination, Anaemia, HIV AIDS

Reach Ladakh Correspondent

KARGIL: A health camp/awareness programme themed "UHND cum T3 Camp (Testing, Treatment, and Talk) under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme" was organised by Health and Family Welfare Department, Kargil to medical students at Auditorium Hall Kargil on November 9.

A camp also boosts the second dose of COVID-19 Vaccination under the theme ‘Har Ghar Dastak’.

Block Medical Officer, Kargil, Dr Fatima Nissa urged the left out people to take the second dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine ensuring safety against the Coronavirus.  She said that the vaccine is completely safe and also urged people to take necessary precautionary measures and follow Covid Appropriate Behavior.

The speakers gave detailed presentations on anemia, COVID-19, and HIV AIDS.

Dr. Bilquees Fatima gave a detailed presentation on Anaemia, its causes, symptoms, prevention, etc.  Deputy CMO Dr. Muhammad Abass informed about Anaemia, its causes in pregnant ladies, adolescent girls, and old-aged people. He also shared his clinical experience about the deficiency of iron in the human body.  He urged the medical students to enlighten them and create awareness among the public about the disease.

Dr. Khalid gave a detailed presentation on COVID-19 vaccination and myths associated with the vaccine. He urged people to get vaccinated as soon as possible while Dental Surgeon Dr. Muneer Ahmad informed the public about HIV AIDS, causes of its spread, symptoms, and preventive measures.