Integrated Health Campaign at Kupup & Gnathang

At an altitude of over 13,900 feet, an Integrated Health Campaign was conducted at Kupup and Gnathang, East Sikkim, under the theme “My Health, My Wealth.” 🌿💪

Organised by Nivasa Rehabilitation & Detoxification Society in collaboration with Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Sikkim, the campaign focused on promoting preventive healthcare and awareness about communicable diseases. 🩺🏥

🔹 Awareness on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & Syphilis

🔹 HIV testing & counselling

🔹 Hepatitis B & C screening

🔹 Blood pressure & random blood sugar testing

🔹 Haemoglobin testing

🔹 Distribution of essential medicines 💊

📊 95 health tests were conducted, with enthusiastic participation from police personnel and local residents.

This initiative is a step towards early detection, preventive healthcare and improved access to essential health services in the remote high-altitude areas of East Sikkim.

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