NCD Cell observes World Heart Day under NPCDCS

Leh, Sept 29: The Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Cell of Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Leh, under the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS), observed World Heart Day with the theme ‘ Use Heart for Every Heart’ at CMO Office Conference Hall today.
Physician Specialists from SNM Hospital, Leh, Dr Tashi Thinles and Dr Iftikhar presented a power-point presentation on awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and other afflictions that affect heart disease. The PPT also focused on measures to prevent and manage heart disease and the need for a regular checkup.
All the pharmacists of Leh block were present during the programme.