Health Awareness Programme Observed on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons
Date : 22nd October 2026
Venue : UPHC BANGARAPPANAGAR (UHTC, RRMCH)
The Department of Community Medicine, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), organized a health awareness and interactive programme at the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Bangarappanagar, a recognized Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) of RRMCH, on 15 October 2026 to mark the International Day of Older Persons. The programme was aligned with the theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” which emphasizes the need to strengthen healthcare, social protection, long-term care, employment and housing systems to support healthy, dignified and equitable lives in an ageing society.
Programme Highlights
• Inaugural address: The programme commenced at 11:30 a.m. with an introductory address by Dr. Manasa A.R., Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, who highlighted the significance of the International Day of Older Persons.
• Health education sessions: MBBS interns conducted health education sessions using handmade charts. Topics included common health problems among older adults, active ageing, dignity in later life and the importance of addressing loneliness and social isolation.
• Educational skit: The interns presented a skit emphasizing the importance of seeking timely medical attention for health concerns. The presentation also reinforced key messages on balanced nutrition, regular physical activity and meaningful social interaction.
• Medical guidance: Dr. Pushpalatha, Medical Officer, UPHC Bangarappanagar, emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups and screening for common non-communicable and age-related conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and osteoarthritis.
• Coordination and participation: The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Srividya V., Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, with active participation from UHTC Channasandra staff and MBBS interns. UPHC Bangarappanagar staff supported the programme by mobilizing older adults from the community.
Participation and Conclusion
A total of 40 older adults participated in the programme. The activities provided an opportunity to raise awareness about healthy ageing, preventive healthcare, timely medical consultation and the psychosocial well-being of older persons. The programme concluded at 12:30 p.m.
Transport for the programme was arranged by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
