health
CEC Tashi Gyalson Meets with Dr. Swee Chong Quek to Advance Himalayan Women Health Project
On August 10, Chairman/CEC Adv Tashi Gyalson of LAHDC, Leh, held a productive meeting with Dr. Swee Chong Quek and his team to review the ongoing Himalayan Women Health Project. This initiative, a joint effort between the Council and Mahabodhi, aims to improve women’s health in the Himalayan region through essential cervical cancer screenings. The […]
Read MoreStrengthening Community Health: IDCF Orientation in Sankoo, Kargil
As part of the ongoing Intensive Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) campaign, the Block Medical Officer of Community Health Centre Sankoo, Kargil, organized an orientation program on July 22 at CHC Sankoo. The aim of the program was to enhance awareness and combat the prevalence of diarrheal diseases in the district through comprehensive health initiatives. Dr. […]
Read MoreTraining Session on Chronic Diseases and Heart Health in Kargil
The NGO ‘Every Infant Matters’, funded by the Great Eastern Shipping CSR Foundation, organized a training session for doctors and health workers at the Auditorium Hall in Kargil on June 24. The event was attended by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kacho Liyaqat Khan, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Fatima Banoo, Medical Officers, and paramedical staff. […]
Read MoreEmpowering Health Advocates: Capacity-Building Program for ASHA and Anganwadi Workers in Ladakh
The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, and the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare in the Union Territory of Ladakh collaborated to organize a capacity-building program for ASHA and Anganwadi workers on May 11th. The primary aim of the program was to equip Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Anganwadi workers […]
Read MoreAssessing Public Health Initiatives: Progress and Strategies in Leh District
DC Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva, conducted an evaluation of the progress and strategies pertaining to crucial public health initiatives, including the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, National Deworming Day, and the District Task Force on Pulse Polio Immunization on February 17th. DIO Leh, Dr. Jameela Parveen, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme for […]
Read MoreWorld Pneumonia Day: Health department launches SAANS campaign in Leh
On the occasion of World Pneumonia Day, Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) campaign was launched in the Leh district on November 12. SAANS Initiative was launched on November 16, 2019, to accelerate action to reduce deaths due to Childhood Pneumonia. SAANS Campaign is rolled out in the States/ UTs every year […]
Read MoreHealth system strengthening and IPHS 2022 workshop begins in Leh
On 27 September,State Health Society under National Health Mission, UT Ladakh organised a two-day workshop on Health System Strengthening and IPHS 2022 at Hotel Paradise Ladakh. The workshop aims to orient Block and District Officials regarding Health System strengthening and IPHS Guidelines- 2022. The workshop especially focused on Emergency, Critical Care and support services, Referral […]
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