The programme for ICDS health and nutrition day was held on December 26 at Kipongya ward number 9 Kiphire town.The programme was attended by supervisor Yangsemong, CDPO Kiphire Z.Tsangkhuchu and MO, DHK, Dr.Holiba Sangtam.
CDPO Kiphire, Z.Tsangkhuchu while lauding the Kipongya ward Kiphire for organizing such programme stated that this could be achieved only though community participation and said that it was the only programme organized by the ward since 1984. He said that this sets a good example for other wards too and hoped that such initiatives would continue even in future. While responding to the representation submitted by the Kipongya ward, CDPO assured to extend full cooperation towards creation of additional Anganwadi centre in the ward.
Medical Officer, District Hospital Kiphire, Dr.Holiba Sangtam encouraged the gathering to have proper health checkup on time. He said that timely check up for the pregnant women should be maintained along with timely vaccination of children for healthy life. He also asked the colony members to maintain proper hygiene by keeping their neighbourhood neat and clean. Dr. Holiba further gave priority on children’s health and to keep them clean so as to eradicate untold diseases.
Supervisor, Yangsemong spoke on needs and importance of supplementary nutrition for the children and pregnant women. He also highlighted some key importance on nutritional values.
The programme was organized by Kipongya Ward Kiphire and ICDS items were also distributed to children and women on the occasion of Health and Nutrition day.
More than 150 children and some pregnant women attended the programme.
The formal programme was chaired by ward secretary, Inato Yeptho while welcome address was delivered by ward chairman Chumlongse Sangtam.Vote of thanks was pronounced by GB T.Liseri and benediction by executive member, Hoikhe. Invocation was said by executive member, Tsiseto Sangtam.