World population day observed at Khonsa
World population day was observed at Khonsa to aware the people about the growing population explosion and to remind them about the potential dangers of over population. The programme which was organised by the District Health Society had the ZPC, Mr. Chawang Lowang as a Special Guest, who shared his views on the importance of family planning and population control. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. T. Matey, DMO incharge ask the people to avail the various birth control measures provided by the government medical setup in the district. Dr. P. Rakshit, SMO in his power point presentation gave detail information’s on the world Population day. Various methods of birth control measures were also displayed to the people. People present on the occasion were ASHAs, Anganwadi workers , public and medical staffs. Dr. K. Socia, Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Khonsa, appreciated the peoples response and expressed his gratitude to the crowd.(
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