Port Blair, Nov 03: A three-day training program for Medical Officers (Allopathy) was organized from Nov.29 to Dec.1, 2023 at AYUSH Hospital, Port Blair. The training focused on enhancing the participants’ knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). More than 20 Medical Officers from various health institutions across the UT actively participated in this enriching initiative, reaffirming their commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
The training was inaugurated by Dr. Pragya Sharma, Director ANIIMS in the presence of Dr. Shiny Varghese, Nodal Officer, NP-NCD. Experienced faculties from GB Pant and ANIIMS conducted insightful sessions with interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on learning experiences on a wide array of NCDs, including Diabetes, Hypertension, Stroke, Oral Cervical and Breast Cancer, Management of COPD, CKD, STEMI, NAFLD, and the diagnosis and management of various lifestyle diseases.
Interactive yoga sessions were conducted by Yoga Instructors who focused on aligning physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques tailored specifically to address the challenges associated with NCDs. The culmination of the training was marked by the distribution of certificates to participants by Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services, and Dr.Pragya Sharma, Director, ANIIMS who expressed their appreciation for the initiative.
