Early detection is the best solution to combat the dreaded cancer disease. Visit doctors and get checked up in case of any abnormalities. People should stay off from the intoxicating stuff such as cigarettes, gutka, alcoholic drinks and drugs, said doctors at a programme held at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) here on Saturday on the World Cancer Day.
The speakers, mainly doctors expressed their views including lifestyle adoption and food habits to prevent and further treatment of the disease.
It was informed that for detection and diagnosis of the disease, the facilities of NCD and chemotherapy were available in the DHH.
The meeting presided over by Assistant District Medical Officer ADMO (PH) Charubala Rath, ADMO (Medical) SS Chaudhary, ADMO (FW) Paresh Chandra Nandi, TB specialist Girish Chandra Pati, Epidemic Specialist Braja Mohan Patra and DPM,T Narayan Rao also spoke.
Similarly, on the eve of World De-Worming Day, a programme was organised by the DHH in the Utkal Balashram School. Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) BS Pani inaugurated the programme and administered medicine to the students of the school.
Pani and the others urged the students to maintain health and hygiene and cleanliness in the surroundings. While the event was coordinated by DPM T Narayan Rao, school Headmistress Jyotsna Swain and the local villagers participated.