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Ministry to organize health melas under ‘Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar’ campaign
NEW DELHI : As a part of the ‘Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar’ campaign, Health Melas will be organized on 14th of every month in 1.56 lakh Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) across the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. The melas will undertake activities like yoga, zumba, teleconsultation, Nikshay Poshan Abhiyan, Non-Communicable Diseases screening and Drug Distribution and Sickle Cell Disease screening. “In sync with this, a cycle event will be organized on 14 February at all AB-HWCs in the form of cyclathon, cycle rally or cycle for health to promote and enhance awareness surrounding physical and mental well-being and environment friendly conveyance," the ministry added. In Delhi, a cyclathon will be organized with the theme, ‘cycle for health’ at Lady Hardinge Medical College. An area in the premises of the hospital will be dedicated as a cycle stand. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya gave a shout out to all health and cycle enthusiasts and urged all citizens to participate in the mega cycling event at their nearest AB-HWC. “Cycling is one of the best ways to keep our body healthy, fit and active.