‘Walk for Health – Walkathon 2025’ Flagged Off in Saitual District

Saitual, 26th February 2025: Under the initiative of the Health & Family Welfare Department and as part of the Mizoram Health Systems program, a ‘Walk for Health – Walkathon 2025’ was organized in Saitual District to promote awareness about the benefits of walking for good health.

The Walkathon 2025 will be conducted across various locations in Saitual District, starting today in Keifang, Saitual, Lenchim, and Sihfa.

The first walk of the event commenced at 7:00 AM in Keifang, where participants walked from Keifang Kawn to Sedai Kawn. The event was led by Dr. Daniel Lalchhandama, Health and Wellness Officer, Keifang HWC, who highlighted the objectives of the walkathon, the benefits of regular walking, and its role in preventing non-communicable diseases. He also encouraged participants to make walking a daily habit for better health.

In Saitual, the walkathon was held at 10:00 AM, with participants walking from Saitual CI Kawn to PWD Kawn. The event was led by Health and Wellness Centre Officer, Pi Marina Lalengkimi, Saitual HWC.

The ‘Walk for Health – Walkathon 2025’ is scheduled to take place across 510 locations in five districts of Mizoram. The initiative aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention of non-communicable diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke, through regular walking.