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CEC meets Heads of Women’s Religious Orgs to discuss Women’s Health Issues
Leh, Apr 11: A delegation comprising of the Presidents of the Women’s wing of religious organisations of Leh called on Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson to discuss various issues related to women’s health. Chief Medical Officer Leh, Dr. Nurzin Angmo, and the Chief Controller of Finance, LAHDC Leh, Jigmet Namgial were present during the meeting.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the challenges faced by women on various healthcare issues including Cervical Cancer, especially in rural areas, and discussed ways to address these challenges. CEC Gyalson directed CMO Leh to conduct mass social awareness campaigns in every corner of the district, especially on Cervical Cancer, and to provide information regarding vaccines for it. He also asked CMO Leh and CCF Leh to exercise making vaccines freely available for patients in Ladakh in consultation with the UT Administration Ladakh.
CEC Gyalson appreciated the efforts of all the NGOs and social activists, including Dr. Nordan Otzer, for their efforts in conducting various camps to educate and raise awareness among the general public on important health concerns. He added that the Hill Council, Leh is fully committed to ensuring good health and hygiene for women in society and will work effectively to make cervical cancer vaccines available soon.
While discussing recent unfortunate incidents in Leh, CEC Tashi Gyalson expressed his desire to convene a comprehensive discussion with all the stakeholders, including the Administration, Socio-Religious Organisations, and Educational Institutions to brainstorm and thoroughly discuss the issues and preventive measures. The aim is to sensitise the general public on tackling the issues together and to prevent such incidents in the future. He stated that such issues can only be resolved with the support of all the concerned stakeholders of the region.
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