Health mela organised

TNN / Sep 20, 2023, 08:57 IST

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Chandigarh: As part of ongoing celebration of Sewa Pakhwada in support of Ayushman Bhava drive from September 17 to October 2, Ayush Health and Wellness Center (AHWC), Sector 24, Chandigarh organised Ayushman Health Mela on Tuesday. The event was inaugurated by chief guest, Akhil Kumar, director, Ayush. “The mela was organised to optimise uptake of services, provide platform to people to express issues about healthcare services and augment behaviour change,” said an official.tnn

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