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Telangana Health Week: Focus on Food, Cancer, and Wellness
4 Apr
Summary
- Telangana observes Health Week from April 6-11 for public health awareness.
- Event includes food safety focus, cancer treatment enhancements, and maternal health.
- Initiative features yoga, HIV/AIDS awareness, and drug control strengthening.
The Telangana government is launching 'Health Week' from April 6 to 11, an extensive campaign under its 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika' action plan. This initiative aims to significantly boost public awareness and broaden access to crucial government healthcare services throughout the state.
Beginning April 6, 'Food Safety Focus Day' will feature an 'Eat Right Walk' and a 'Millet Mela' with stalls, training for food handlers, and hygiene ratings. April 7, World Health Day, marks the inauguration of advanced LINAC cancer treatment services at NIMS, alongside the launch of the Telangana Cancer Registry and other vital health portals.
Maternal health will be prioritized on April 8 with antenatal check-ups and high-risk pregnancy identification. April 9 is dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness with a 'Red Run' in Hyderabad and district rallies.
Further promoting wellness, April 10 is 'Homeopathy and AYUSH Day,' including yoga sessions and a State-level seminar. The week concludes on April 11 with 'Drug Control Regulatory Strengthening Day,' featuring medicine safety awareness, a de-addiction camp at Gandhi Hospital, and student competitions.
