Army organises a lecture on prevention of winter related diseases at Padhyarna, Kishtwar

Kishtwar, Jan 18 : To educate the locals regarding the importance and relevance of healthy life, Indian Army organised a lecture on prevention of winter related diseases for the locals of Padhyarna, Kishtwar.

The lecture is an initiative to increase awareness regarding good hygiene and healthcare issues in day to day life. The locals were educated about symptoms and preventive measures of winter related diseases like Cold, Sore throat, Asthma, Norovirus, Painful joints, Cold sores, Cold hands and feet, chilblains & frostbite. Locals were also briefed that improving the habits and hygiene will minimize the common diseases. During the lecture, medicines were also provided to the locals who are suffering from winter related diseases. A total of 98 locals attended the event.

The event promises to be a unique effort to improve the health and hygiene issues in day to day life. The locals lauded the initiatives and expressed hope that such initiatives by the Army will give a filip to general hygiene amongst the people.