PASIGHAT, Mar 15: A multi-stakeholder initiative supported by the ‘Piramal Foundation’ today launched a new program ‘Anamaya’ to address the unique health challenges faced by tribal communities in the region with the support from community members and health experts.
The program focused on providing awareness and training on various aspects of tribal health, including the importance of adolescent health, nutrition, and mental health, and substance abuse. Through a series of interactions, training sessions, young people and students were equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lifestyles and take care of their physical and mental well-being.
Gracing the occasion, DRCHO, Dr. Nidak Angu stated that tribal communities in East Siang were facing numerous health challenges, including malnutrition and mental health issues. Such initiative would create a sustainable culture of prioritizing health and wellness that benefits the entire community. The program would also leverage the power of youth and students to reach the wider community and develop their understanding of health issues, he added.
Divisional Program Manager Deidensa Basumatary expressed hope that utilizing the power of young minds, East Siang could ensure that young people and students in even the most remote corners of the district could access the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthy lives.
Mohit Rabha, a local community leader stated that the program has received good support from the community and would be much beneficial for the local tribal communities. Community Engagement Leader,  Riazul Rahman spoke on Tuberculosis and drug abuse.

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