Staff REPORTER
Itanagar, Mar 30: Manipal Hospitals conducted a medical awareness and emergency preparedness programme for journalists at the Arunachal Press Club here on Monday, aimed at enhancing health literacy and response capabilities in the region.
Organised under its ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’ initiative, the programme brought together leading medical experts and media professionals for an interactive session focused on early diagnosis, preventive healthcare, and emergency response.
The session featured specialists from Manipal Hospitals, EM Bypass, Kolkata, who shared insights on key health concerns prevalent in the region, including cancer, trauma, orthopaedic conditions, and blood disorders, while simplifying complex medical concepts for better public understanding.
Dr Kinshuk Chatterjee, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, highlighted the rising burden of cancer in the North East, noting that a large proportion of cases are detected at advanced stages. He stressed that timely screening and early diagnosis can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
Dr Chirasree Sanyal, Consultant – Clinical Haematology, spoke on the high prevalence of anaemia and other haematological conditions, particularly among women, and emphasised the importance of early detection through basic diagnostic tests.
Dr Kaustav Debnath, Consultant – Orthopaedic Surgery, discussed the increasing incidence of musculoskeletal issues and trauma-related injuries, advocating early intervention and proper rehabilitation. Dr Raja Majumder, Consultant – Emergency Medicine, underscored the life-saving importance of timely CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and led a hands-on training session for participants.
The programme also included the lunch and distribution of a Media Privilege Card among journalists, aimed at facilitating better access to medical services and information.
The initiative seeks to empower media professionals with accurate and reliable medical knowledge, enabling them to effectively disseminate health-related information and promote informed decision-making among communities.
‘Anveshana’, meaning “seeking and discovering,” has been conducted across multiple cities in India and now extends its outreach to Arunachal Pradesh, reinforcing Manipal Hospitals’ commitment to improving healthcare awareness and access in remote and underserved regions of the North East.