School health program at Chisopani JHS

SINGTAM, 10 June: School Health Program was held at Chisopani JHS today. A medical team from District Hospital, Singtam accompanied by two doctors conducted regular check-up of the students. 

The regular check-up included: eye, dental, height and weight, general check-up, immunization and others. New student health card was also issued. Counseling on Adolescence was also held from classes IV to VII. The students were also referred to District Hospital, Singtam for further medical check-up.

Headmaster of the Chisopani JHS, Mahesh Dahal thanked the medical team for their visit. Mr Dahal went on to say that the health check up was fruitful and the parents of those students who had been referred to visit the District Hospital, Singtam would be informed.

Senior teacher of the school, Mina Bhutia said the school being located in a rural area, the counseling session between the Resource Person and the students was very beneficial. The medical team included: Dr. Dipak Dhakal, Dr. Joshna Sharma, Kiran (Health Counsellor), Heema Sharma and Pema Bhutia (MCH),  Harka Subba (Resource Person), Phurba Lepcha (Eye Technician).

[from SHITAL PRADHAN]