Campaign For Health : Walkathon For Raising Awareness

About 5,000 women are expected to participate in the 3rd Walkathon on February 14. A 5.5 kilometers long walkathon will start from Thuwana National Indoor Stadium (1) at 5 a.m and it will pass along Waizayandar Road, Myinttar Road and Thitsar Road. Ministry of Sports and Mega Lifesciences Ltd. organized the event to raise awareness on anemia among women. 

Director ,Mega Lifesciences Ltd. ,Dr.Thin Naing Oo : "According to the WHO, 45 percent of women’s population in Myanmar is suffering from iron deficiency anemia. So, we would like to raise awareness on anemia among women by gathering and walking once a year". 

Any women who are interested to take part in the Walkathon are invited to register by texting SMS to 18877 or at the venue on the day of the walkathon.