Nature SBI Foundation, in collaboration with Assam Rifles, organised an Awareness Camp on Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases at Good Shepherd High School, Kiphire, on Tuesday. The programme was attended by the school authority, teachers, students and other representatives.

The main speaker, Dr Pritam Das (ARMO), Assistant Commandant, Assam Rifles said that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. He explained the meaning of communicable and non-communicable diseases. He said communicable diseases spread from one person to another through contaminated food and water, air, direct contact and insects, while non-communicable diseases do not spread from person to person and are mainly caused by unhealthy lifestyles, poor diet, lack of physical activity and hereditary factors.

Dr Das advised everyone to avoid eating raw or uncooked food, as it may contain harmful germs. He encouraged students to eat freshly cooked food, drink clean and safe water, maintain personal hygiene and keep their surroundings clean.

He also highlighted the importance of regular exercise, drinking enough water every day and reducing salt intake to prevent hypertension (high blood pressure) and other lifestyle diseases.

The Staff Nurse of Nature SBI Foundation, Kiphire educated the students on the importance of personal hygiene, handwashing, balanced nutrition and disease prevention. She encouraged students to wash their hands with soap before meals and after using the toilet, drink plenty of safe water, eat healthy and nutritious food, get adequate sleep, stay physically active and complete their vaccinations on time.

She also advised them to seek medical care whenever they feel unwell and to share healthy habits with their families and friends.

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The session was interactive, with students actively participating by asking questions and learning practical ways to prevent diseases and maintain good health.

At the end of the programme, Longtili C Sangtam, Project Lead, Nature SBI Foundation Nagaland, delivered the vote of thanks. He expressed his sincere gratitude to Dr Pritam Das, the Staff Nurse, the school authority, teachers, students and all the representatives for attending the programme and making the awareness camp a success.

The programme concluded with a message encouraging everyone to adopt healthy lifestyles, practise good hygiene and work together to build a healthy people, stronger community.