Take care of elders: Khajuria
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 22: Kanak Mandi Traders Association (KMTA) Jammu today emphasized that Ayurveda has a long tradition of keeping the nation healthy and its importance has increased manifold in the ongoing efforts to tackle COVID-19.
Speaking at the medical camp held at Kanak Mandi in collaboration with Indian System of Medicine (ISM), Ashok Khajuria briefed traders, employees and workers about AYUSH systems in health promotion and disease prevention. He emphasized over the profound impact and instrumental role of Ayurveda in the daily lives of human beings ever since it has evolved.
Ashok Khajuria said that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi had appealed to all to boost their immunity by following the guidelines laid by the Ministry of AYUSH. These guidelines are based on the Ayurveda and help in maintaining a healthy and happy life. He said that the people should take care of their elders and kids by maintaining social distancing, wear masks, and boost their immunity as per guidelines framed by AYUSH as a person’s natural defence system or immunity, which plays a vital role in maintaining optimum health and for defeating COVID-19.
Earlier, the medical camp was inaugurated by Ashok Khajuria in the presence of Anoop Mittal, president of KMTA, Ashish Gupta, general secretary, KMTA, Arun Gupta. Nikhil Gupta, Vikas Gupta, Rajesh Vaid, Vipin Gupta, Rajesh Kailoo, Ashok Gupta,Vishal Gupta, Omkar Singh and officials of ISM Department Dr.Nidhi Dr Sukhpreet Kour, Nishat Khajuria Pharmacist. The camp was initiated by Association in view of prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation wherein the experts and doctors held discussions and deliberations with the participants particularly related to their nature of job and preventive measures can be taken.
During the camp, the doctors rendered their services and examined more than 500 people. Free medicines including immunity boosters were also distributed among the attendees.
In this programme Ashok Khajuria was accompanied by BJP leaders Karan Singh, Sanjay Mahey, Rajinder Gupta, Surinder Anand, Parveen Arora, Sangeeta Anand and others.
Anoop Mittal expressed gratitude to ISM Director Dr. Mohan Singh and his team member ADMO Jammu Dr. Suresh Sharma, for organizing such a medical camp for the benefit of the traders, employees and workers of Kanak Mandi Traders Association.
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