Awareness camp on nutrition & prevention of waterborne diseases organised at Wachi, Kaprin

SHOPIAN : To highlight the importance of nutrition in maintaining good health and preventing waterborne diseases, two awareness camps were organized today by the Department of Ayush in Shopian district.
Ayush Health and Wellness Centre (AH&WC) Wachi and AH&WC Dachoo held the camp at Alsaba Educational Institute Wachi Zainapora to highlight the importance of proper nutrition in preventing various diseases and maintaining overall health.
More than two hundred students participated in the camp who were sensitised about the significance of nutrition in disease prevention.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Shafiq Ahmed Shah and Dr. Mohammed Yousuf highlighted the role of a balanced diet in maintaining good health and preventing lifestyle related disorders.
The camp also focused on post-flood precautions, where health officials advised people to ensure safe drinking water, maintain hygiene and take timely medical consultation to prevent waterborne diseases.
Besides, a separate awareness programme was also conducted by AH&WC Kaprin in Kaprin regarding post flood precautions and prevention of water-borne diseases to ensure that the health education reaches vulnerable tribal nomadic communities.