<strong>ITBP</strong> observes World Hepatitis &World Hypertension DaysDr. Nripen Saikia, MD, DNB(Gastro.) of PSR Institute deliver<strong>in</strong>g thelecture on World Hepatitis Day at Base Hospital, New Delhi18 th May, 2010 which was observed as WorldHypertension Day, aims to highlight preventable stroke,heart and kidney disease caused by high blood pressureand to communicate <strong>in</strong>formation on prevention, detectionand treatment of this disease. On this occasion, a lecturewas delivered by Dr. Anwar Habib, MD (Medic<strong>in</strong>e),Referral Hospital, New Delhi on the topic "Managementof Hypertension" to create awareness about the diseaseand educate the force personnel on its preventive aspects.Approximately 150 force personnel of all ranks attended thesame. The lecture was followed by a free check-up camp.Cardio-vascular disease (CVD) is the most commoncause of death <strong>in</strong> the world and hypertension is the mostcommon, reversible risk factor for CVD. High blood pressuregoes hand-<strong>in</strong>-hand with heart disease, stroke kidneydisease, over weight, obesity and diabetes mellitus.Blood pressure can be easily reduced bychang<strong>in</strong>g life style, diet modifi cation, regular exercise, BPmonitor<strong>in</strong>g/ screen<strong>in</strong>g, medication under supervision by aphysician, etc.Paramilitary forces are particularly prone tohypertension due to service and job related conditions ofserv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> hostile environmental conditions, fi ght<strong>in</strong>g aga<strong>in</strong>stterrorism & social unrest and rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g away from thefamily for long durations.As per the directions of Director (Medical), <strong>ITBP</strong>,Dte. Genl., a cl<strong>in</strong>ical meet<strong>in</strong>g was organized at CompositeHospital, Chandigarh on the eve of 'World HypertensionDay' on 18th May 2010, with special reference to peculiardimensions of Hypertension prevail<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> society <strong>in</strong> generaland the Central Para-Military Forces <strong>in</strong> particular.Dr. Nripen Saikia be<strong>in</strong>g welcomed by Dr. T. Ravi Prasad, Director (Med)19 th May, 2010 is observed as World HepatitisDay, which aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis Band Hepatitis C, and to encourage prevention, diagnosisand treatment. A cl<strong>in</strong>ical meet<strong>in</strong>g of doctors was organizedat the conference hall of Base Hospital, New Delhi on 19 thMay, 2010. The meet<strong>in</strong>g was presided over by Dr. T. RaviPrasad, Director (Medical) <strong>ITBP</strong> and attended by 18 doctorsand 40 force personnel of all ranks of <strong>ITBP</strong>F.Dr. Nripen Saikia, MD (AIIMS), DNB(Gastroenterologist) of Pushpawati S<strong>in</strong>ghania ResearchInstitute for liver and renal disease, New Delhi was <strong>in</strong>vitedas a guest lecturer. He spoke <strong>in</strong> detail about the "latesttrends <strong>in</strong> treatment of Hepatitis"There are 4 common types of viral Hepatitis. A andE transmitted by the oro-fecal route (the former usuallyoccurr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> children and the later <strong>in</strong> adults) and Hepatitis Band C transmitted by parental and sexual routes.Hepatitis-A and E usually do not have longersequel. Acute hepatitis from any of these viruses is cl<strong>in</strong>ically<strong>in</strong>dist<strong>in</strong>guishable. Low grade fever for a day or two dayprecedes loss of appetite, nausea, high coloured ur<strong>in</strong>eand yellow discolouration of the eyes. While the majorityrecover from acute illness <strong>in</strong> a few weeks, however thelife threaten<strong>in</strong>g fulm<strong>in</strong>ate hepatic failure or end stage liverdisease may also develop subsequently if left untreated,which may require even liver transplantation.Members of Para-Military Forces are more prone toall forms of Viral Hepatitis, because of frequent movementsto far off dest<strong>in</strong>ations and consumption of food/water fromunreliable sources.Advice on immunization, avoid<strong>in</strong>g self-medication,consult<strong>in</strong>g a physician <strong>in</strong> case of doubt, proper rest, dietaryrestriction, safety of dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g water and avoid<strong>in</strong>g alcoholwas stressed dur<strong>in</strong>g the discussion.6
W<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g the HeartDr. V<strong>in</strong>od Kumar S<strong>in</strong>gh exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a patient dur<strong>in</strong>g medical camporganised by 7 th Bn, MirthiDr. Kailash Brijwal exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a child patient of Sheer village dur<strong>in</strong>gmedical camp organised under CAP, 14 th Bn, PithoragarhPara medical staff distribut<strong>in</strong>g medic<strong>in</strong>es to local peopleunder CAP, 9 th Bn, LohitpurDr. Subedar, CMO (SG) exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the patients <strong>in</strong> a freemedical camp, 3 rd Bn, BareillyShri Sanjay Kothari, Comdt. present<strong>in</strong>g solar lantern tovillagers under BADP, 25 th Bn, Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh)Sports items be<strong>in</strong>g distributed to the students of Govt. School,Dorba by 38 th Bn, Chhattisgarh7
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