G20 themed health awareness programmes organized

ALIGARH  : Begum Azeezun Nisa Hall for the girl students, Aligarh Muslim University organized a series of public health awareness programmes to mark India’s G20 Presidency under the theme “Health, Hygiene and Nutrition: Essentials for Women”.

In her welcome address, Prof. Subuhi Khan, Provost of the hall said that the aim of the event is to create awareness among women regarding female health issues and highlight the importance of maintaining good hygiene and nutrition level, which is necessary for their well-being and development.

The programme focused on making women aware of their empowerment related issues, especially helping them to attain physical, mental, emotional, social and economic contentment in life, she added.

The resource person, Dr. Fatima Khan, Department of Microbiology, JN Medical College gave a presentation on “Anemia and Menstrual Hygiene”, while the Non-resident Warden, Dr. Bushra Hasan Khan (Department of Pharmacology) presented a talk on “Reproductive Health Awareness among Females”. Dr. Aprajita Mishra (Senior Resident, Department of Pharmacology) conducted a discussion on “Breast Cancer Awareness”.

Several other interactive games and fun sessions, including a Nukkad Natak were organized, highlighting the problem of anemia in young girls. Some basic pathological tests, including the Hemoglobin, blood pressure measurements, etc., were also carried out free of cost, for female staff of the hall and other participants.

The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates of participation and vote of thanks by Dr. Bushra Hasan Khan. Ms. Rafeedda Siddiqui, Resident Warden provided the technical support.