Yingkiong, Jun 14: World environment Day was observed at District Hospital Yingkiong today as a part of month long campaign to empower individuals, communities, and healthcare providers to
become active participants in protecting our planet and our health from impacts of climate change.
The campaign focuses on vital issues of health systems and health impacts of extreme heat, drought, environmental conservation, and climate resiliency of health facilities under National Programme for Climate Change and Human Health(NPCCHH).
Dr.India Modi District Nodal Officer NPCCHH,District Health Society Upper Siang spoke on ways to reduce carbon emission and protection of the environment.
Dr.Gepeng Litin,District Medical Officer.all the doctors and health workers of District Hopital attended the meeting.
Later on, a pledge on protection of the environment was taken by all members present in the meeting.