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Vellore govt. hospital celebrates International Day for Older Persons

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Vellore govt. hospital celebrates International Day for Older Persons
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The dean of the hospital, Professor S. Muthu Chitra, inaugurated the celebrations and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of their health care.
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The dean of the hospital, Professor S. Muthu Chitra, inaugurated the celebrations and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of their health care. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Government Medical College Hospital, Vellore, has organised a series of events including rally and cultural events at its campus here as part of celebration of International Day of Older Persons on Friday.

According to a press release, this year’s theme was “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support System for Older Persons”. The program commenced with a rally around the campus involving students, including nursing and physician assistant streams. It was followed by a health awareness programme in the outpatient block premises.

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