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URL:https://moh.gov.bt/events/the-ministry-of-health-organized-nature-heal
 th-walk-from-changangkha-to-kuensel-phodrang/
SUMMARY:The Ministry of Health Organized Nature Health Walk from Changangkh
 a to Kuensel Phodrang
DESCRIPTION:As part of the pre-event of World Health Day Observation 2025\,
  the Ministry of Health and National Medical Services organized a health w
 alk today from Changangkha to Kuensel Phodran. The hike along the 5.2km tr
 ail saw participation from members of the health fraternity\, officials fr
 om Royal Government of Bhutan\, members of international development commu
 nity\, civil society organizations\, and media firms. The initiative aimed
  to raise awareness about the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseas
 es (NCDs) in the country and their far-reaching impact - not only on the a
 ffected individuals and their families but also on society as a whole.\n\n
 The walk ended with a butter lamp and prayer session in front o the Buddha
  Dhordhenma statue at Kuensel Phodran.\n\nNon-communicable diseases (NCDs)
  are a serious and growing concern in our society\, claiming young lives a
 nd leaving many with lifelong debilitating conditions. The best way to pre
 vent NCDs are regularly engaging in physical activity\, reducing salt inta
 ke\, minimizing consumption of processed foods and sugary drinks\, limitin
 g alcohol intake\, and avoiding smoking.
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