Health and Wellness Camp for Pregnant Women

The Rotary Club of Orchid City Shillong held a Health and Wellness camp for pregnant women on 24th May,2025 at Bishnupur, Lumshatsngi Urban PHC . Professor, Dr. Ananya Das MD was the Chief Guest and the Resource Person.
In her speech,Dr. Ananya insists on early confirmation of Pregnancy and to attend Ante Natal check up immediately at any government or private set up for all pregnancy. She strongly advice to give birth spacing of more than three years post ceaserian section and normal delivery so as the body can replace all nutrients lost during Pregnancy.
She outlines the various schemes the Government of India as well as of the Government of Meghalaya.
She finds in her interactions with patients, caretakers, health workers and nurses that there is a lack of patients autonomy and easy going attitude in Ante Natal care. She says that health of the nation is the health of a mother and observes that he Maternal Mortality Rate of death has declined.
From the club, President Rtn Antony War, Secretary Dr. Abir Suchiang, Rtn Monica Chanda, the Chair for Maternal and Child Healtth, and Rtn. Dr. Judita Syiemleh were present during the program along with the nurse Smti. Marbiangki Pyrtuh and the other nurses and Staffs of the PHC.

Horlicks Energy Drinks, Shawls and Medicines for the beneficiaries including tea and snacks for all present.