World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June every year to increase public awareness about hydrography science. Every year the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and its international members celebrate this day.
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is held annually since 2008 to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the struggle that the sufferers or a patient family face. This day was officially adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, to recognise SCD as a public health concern.
Every year it is observed on 18 June to represent diversity and infinite possibilities. This is a day for patients suffering from autism to come together with their families or caregivers. A day to promote awareness, acceptance and autonomy.
We are pleased to inform you that Dr Adarsh E, HOD, Department of Pediatrics, RRMCH with the co-author Dr Zafar Meenai had presented a article
“Consensus Guidelines of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)—Neuro-developmental Pediatrics Chapter on Developmentally Supportive Follow-Up for High-Risk Infants” which has been published online in Indian Pediatrics. As part of the Springer Nature Shared It initiative, it can be now publicly share a full-text view-only version of their paper by using the link
https://rdcu.be/eqq7H
The Department of Pediatrics, RRMCH, under the leadership of
Dr. Adarsh E., proudly announces the stellar performance of our final-year postgraduate students at the
12th Bengaluru PEDICON 2025, held on
14th–15th June 2025 at the
NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru. The event was hosted by the
Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
Among
20 competitive research papers, 5 were shortlisted for the prestigious Award Paper category, with 3 entries from our department alone. Our students presented
3 award papers, 3 free papers, and 1 poster at the conference.
Achievements:
•1st Prize (Award Paper): Dr. Sarwani
•2nd Prize (Free Paper): Dr. Swetha
•3rd Prize (Award Paper): Dr. Mounica Reddy
This marks a
historic fourth consecutive year that RRMCH Pediatrics has secured awards in the Award Paper category – a
first in Bengaluru PEDICON-IAP history. This incredible feat reflects the academic and research excellence continuously fostered within our department in the fields of
Pediatrics and Neonatology. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our dedicated students and faculty for upholding our legacy of excellence.
The Department of Paediatrics at Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital successfully observed
Complementary Feeding Day on
June 9, 2025. The event aimed to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of timely and appropriate complementary feeding practices for infants.
During the program, interactive sessions were conducted to:
Highlight the benefits of
initiating complementary feeding at the right age.
Demonstrate
various methods of introducing complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding.
Emphasize
preventive strategies against malnutrition, tailored to the needs of growing children.
The initiative was coordinated by
Dr. Adarsh E, Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, along with
Dr. Arpitha, Assistant Professor. Their guidance and expertise ensured the event was both informative and engaging.
The event benefitted a wide range of participants including:
Children admitted in pediatric wards
Outpatient Department (OPD) attendees
Mothers and infants in the Postnatal Care Ward
This awareness program served as an important step towards promoting better nutrition and health outcomes in children. The department remains committed to such community-focused initiatives that empower caregivers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their child’s nutrition and well-being.
World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every year to raise awareness about the urgency of blood donations all over the world and to acknowledge and appreciate blood donors for their support. This year’s slogan is “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives”.
RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital has conducted Blood Donation camp in our Blood Bank, on the occasion of “World Blood Donors Day”. The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2025 is “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.” This theme highlights the impact of blood donations in providing hope and saving lives, emphasizing the collective effort required from donors, healthcare systems, and communities to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The slogan “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives” aims to encourage more people to donate blood regularly and to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary, unpaid blood donation.
This day is launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to focus attention on the worldwide extinction of child labour, efforts and the action required to eliminate it. In 2015, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which they included a clause to end child labour.
It is observed every year on 8 June to raise international public attention to the people that are suffering from serious diseases and the urgent need for more research. Several events are organised around the world to educate about brain tumours.
