Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 19, 2010:
The training programme for village health workers conducted by 11 Assam Rifles concluded on September 17 with Commander of 59 Mountain Brigade Brig Anil Chauhan gracing the occasion along with Commandant 11 AR Col PS Chhonkar, District TB Officer Chambo Gonmei and other medical personnel of the District Hospital, Tamenglong.
The training programme commenced on June 3 at the AR Unit hospital in which basic nursing training was imparted to 12 selected girls of Tamenglong district, said a PIB (DW) release adding that aim of the project was to educate and train young girls of far flung villages in sharing their experience with the needy patients.
Medical equipment and medicines were also distributed to the trainees, the release added.