Senior Citizens Health Awareness Program Concluded Successfully

Kathmandu, April 13 , Monday. An impactful and successful health awareness program for senior citizens was organized by the Rotary Club of Dillibazar with the objective of promoting awareness about the health conditions of the elderly. The program was jointly organized  with Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 29 and the Geriatric Society of Nepal, and was held at the ward office hall in Anamnagar.

The event was chaired by Ward Chairperson Kush Dhakal and witnessed the presence of distinguished personalities from various sectors. At the beginning of the program, President of Rotary Club of Dillibazar, Prem Oli, delivered the welcome speech, highlighting the need for greater community responsibility toward the health of senior citizens.

Chief Guest, Province Assembly Member Dipendra Shrestha, described senior citizens as valuable assets of society and expressed his belief that such awareness programs play a vital role in improving their quality of life. He also emphasized the need for greater attention from the government and local authorities toward the health and safety of the elderly.

The main highlight of the program was an interactive health session where expert doctors provided useful information. In the first session, Dr. Ramesh Poudel explained the proper use, timing, and methods of taking medicines. In the second session, Dr. Aryal presented on common diseases affecting senior citizens, their symptoms, causes, and preventive measures.

As the program was interactive, senior citizens actively shared their personal health concerns, and the doctors offered practical and easy-to-understand solutions. Participants expressed that they greatly benefited from the session.

The program was facilitated by social worker and Ward Member Santosh Dungel. It was attended by Past President Indira Parajuli, President-Elect Sujita Adhikari, Secretary Sandhya Rajbhandari from Rotary Club of Dillibazar, Rotarian Bishnu Prasad Parajuli from Rotary Club of Godawari, Ward Member Renu Shrestha, and Ward Secretary Shambhu Baral, among others.

At the conclusion, Ward Member Santosh Dungel expressed gratitude to the medical team, organizing institutions, and all participants for making the program successful.

Overall, participants stated that the program was effective in raising awareness about senior citizens’ health and delivering a positive message to the community.

 








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