BANDIPORA: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora today organised a Legal Awareness programme to observe ‘World Health Day’ under the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.’
The programme held at Govt NM Boys Higher Secondary School, Bandipora was inaugurated by Khalil Ahmad Choudhary, Principal District and Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA) Bandipora accompanied by Dr. Masrat Iqbal, Medical Superintendent Bandipora; Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nisar Ahmad; District Health Officer, Dr.Tahira Nazir; District and other Medical Officers.
The programme aimed to create awareness among the participants about people’s general health and wellbeing around the world. Chairman DLSA Bandipora in his speech highlighted that this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ a powerful reminder that the health of our mothers and newborns is the foundation upon which our communities and our world are built.
Choudhary said that significant strides have been made in maternal and newborn health, but there is still much work to be done. Need of the hour is to invest in our healthcare infrastructure, train our healthcare professionals, and empower our communities to make informed choices about their health, he added.
The Chairman also gave awareness about Legal Aid Services. Earlier, in his introductory address Medical Superintendent Bandipora highlighted that the day is seen as an opportunity to drive worldwide attention to a subject of major importance for global health each year and sensitize young minds of the importance of their physical and mental health.
Aamir Shafi (Penal Lawyer) District Legal Services Authority Bandipora emphasized maternal and newborn health, urging participants to prioritize women's long-term well-being and end preventable deaths and Legal Aspects. The programme was attended by Medical Officers, officials, staff members, Para Medical staff, staff members of DLSA Bandipora, students, Para Legal Volunteers (Adhikar Mitras) and other officials.
