M E N -T S E E - K H A N G ( S O WA - R I G PA ) (Estd. by the 13th Dalai lama in 1916 Re-Estd. by the 14th Dalai lama in 1961)
News Letter
AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Leh, Ladakh On 7 April 2017, Men-Tsee-Khang Culture Centre in association with the Tibetan Primary Health Care Centre TPHCC organized 69Th World Health Day at Sonamling Tibetan Settlement Hall on the theme “Depression, Let’s talk” in Leh, Ladakh.
April 2017
An introductory speech was given by Dr. Ngawang Dorjee where he also gave presentation on “Important Role of Vegetables, Spices, Fruits, Boiled Water and Best Ways to consume them according to Tibetan Sowa-Rigpa’. The visiting Doctor of Menla Hospital shared his thought on Anti-Depression as well. Miao Miao branch clinic of Men-Tsee-Khang celebrated 101 anniversary and World Health Day on 22 April, 2017. Around 150 people were present for the event. Dr. Pema Sangmo, Chief Resident Doctor gave a glimpse on the history of Men-Tsee-Khang and spoke on the theme “Depression” where she shed some light on its root cause: Attachment, Ignorance and Anger; symptoms and how to deal with it through Sowa-Rigpa, Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Science. Furthermore, she underlined the importance of a healthy mind being the key component for tackling Depression.
Mr. Dhondup Gyalpo officiating CRO and Changthang Coordinator Leh, Ladakh presided over as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Mr. Chungdak, Speaker of Local Tibetan Assembly, Leh; Mr. Pema Sangpo, Secretary to Supreme Justice Commission, Leh; Mr. Tamdin Chodar, Head Environment Committee; Mr. Karma Gedun, Executive Secretary TPHCC and Mrs Seldol, Nurse TPHCC, Choglamsar. MEN-TSEE-KHANG 101 FOUNDING ANNIVERSAY Odisha Men-Tsee-Khang branch clinic in Phuntsokling settlement and Menla hospital (Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration) organized 101st founding celebration of Men-Tsee-Khang and World Health day on 7 April, 2017.
MEDICAL CAMP Arunachal Pradesh Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, CMO of Men-Tsee-Khang toured Arunachal Pradesh from 29 March to 19 April, 2017.