Roing, Jun 4: A one-of-a-kind cervical vaccine -cum- anaemia screening camp was conducted in Cheta, Roing by the Lower Dibang Valley District Administration in collaboration with Laane self help group and the district medical team.
27 children and 123 women received the first dose of vaccine against cervical cancer and 142 were screened for anaemia.
ADCs Mamta Yadav(IAS) and Srinivas Sadi(IAS) and DMO Dr. T, Taki attended the programme and Dr. Ista Pulu, Dr. Kimi Pulu and Dr. Rasto Mena raised awareness on cervical cancer causes, symptoms, preventive measures and detailed information on vaccines, women health and hygiene and drug abuse, preventive measures and parenting tips for healthy home environment.