Awareness Programme On Menstrual Hygiene, Mental Health & Nutrition Education at Government School, Channasandra
An awareness programme was organized at Government Model Primary School, Channasandra on menstrual hygiene, mental health and nutrition education on 18th September 2025. This was organized as a part of “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan” which is being celebrated from 17th September to 2nd October 2025 with an aim of improving the health outcomes for women, adolescent girls and children across the country.
- The Programme started at 11:00 am with an introductory talk about the “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan” to the students by Dr. Manasa A R, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine.
- Interns posted in UHTC, Channasandra educated the children about the importance of maintaining good menstrual hygiene, dealing with exam stress and anxiety and proper nutrition for overall physical and mental health through various skits and roleplays.
- The headmistress and teachers of the school helped in smooth conduction of the programme.
- Around 80 girls from classes VI-VIII actively participated in the programme.
- The students were advised to look out for specific symptoms with respect to reproductive tract infections, poor mental health, anemia and seek professional help as and when required. Those who needed further evaluation were referred to RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
- The event was organized under the guidance of Dr Srividya V, Professor & HOD by Dr. Manasa A R (Assistant Professor cum I/C, Channasandra, Dept. of Community Medicine) and staff of Channasandra UHTC.
- The programme concluded successfully by 12:30 pm.
Transport was arranged by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
