Kargil, Sep 29: On the occasion of ‘World Heart Day’ celebrated on 29th September every year, for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and strokes.
The World Heart Day was observed at Community Health Center Sankoo on Thursday 29 September, organized by Block Medical Officer Sankoo. This year the theme of the day was ‘Use Heart for Every Heart’.
On this occasion Para Medical staff of Community Health center Sankoo was also present during the course of event.
While speaking on the occasion, Community Health officer Sankoo (CHO) Stanzin Dolma briefed the participants regarding the importance of healthy heart and ways to prevent heart disease and other health hazards.
She further said, that ‘World Heart Day’ is celebrated globally to generate awareness among the masses regarding Cardiovascular disease which claims 17.9 million death.