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International Civil Aviation Day – 2023

International Civil Aviation Day In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7 December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation.  
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World Anesthesia Day- 2023

World anaesthesia day is celebrated every year on 16th october. This marks the successful demonstration of ether as an anaesthetic by W.T.G Morton on this date. The theme of this year’s World Anaesthesia day was “Anaesthesia and Cancer Care” – highlighting the critical role of Anaesthesia in cancer care and improve outcome for cancer patients.   View Event Report  
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Adolescent Health Day – 2023

A Health Education program was conducted in Ganakal Government High school for the 8th and 9th standard students on 20th November 2023. It was organised by Department of Community Medicine in association with Dept. of Pediatrics to create awareness regarding Adolescent health, World teenagers’ week and Girl Child day. Dr Adarsh E , HOD Dept. of Pediatrics, Dr Prema, Professor and Adolescent Health Clinic I/C , PGs from Dept. of Pediatrics, Dr.Aishwarya S, Associate Professor and I/C of KR Halli, RHTC along with the staff of KR Halli RHTC attended the event. A total of 64 beneficiaries/ students were present for the event.
  • The event began with a welcome speech by the school Headmaster and introduction of speakers was done by the teacher.
  • Dr. Adarsh highlighted the importance maintaining of Physical, Mental, Social and Sexual Health during the dynamic period of adolescents. He also conducted small group discussion among students to identify their strengths, weaknesses, food preferences and exercise habits.
  • Dr. Prema explained in detail regarding the changes during adolescents and depicted through charts the harmful effects of consuming junk food and need to inculcate a balanced nutritive diet. She also gave examples of effects of internet addiction and lack of exercise.
  • The session was summarized by Dr Aishwarya S and key points on maintenance of emotional health were told to the students.
  • Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Aishwarya S and the event ended successfully.
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PG Orientation program – 2023

Orientation program for the first year Post Graduate students (batch of 2023-24) was conducted on 8.11.2023 at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital in Kadamba Auditorium by the Medical Education Unit. Program was attended by around 190 post graduates who have joined the various departments for the academic year 2023-2024.Program was begun with invocation song and lamp lighting by dignitaries. It was followed by welcome address by Dr Leena Ravindra, Professor of Dermatology and MEU coordinator. Students were given a brief overview about the university rules and regulations by our Dean Dr Sathyamurthy. Dr Praveen Kumar, medical superintendent stressed upon the Documentation policies and case records. Dr Priyadarshini, professor of Biochemistry presented our Lab medicine and protocols. Infection prevention and control policies of the institute were highlighted by Dr Archana, associate professor of microbiology. Students were then impressed upon about the work and conduct ethics and the role of vishaka committee by Dr Sangeetha, Professor of microbiology. All the students gave a brief introduction of themselves and the program was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Sahaya Nirmala, professor of Pediatrics. The entire program was seamlessly conducted by MC, Dr Mythri, associate professor of physiology. Oral Feedback and opinions were taken from the students.   View Event Report  
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AEFI- Adverse Events Following Immunization Reporting – 2023

A workshop on “AEFI- Adverse Events Following Immunization – Reporting” was organized by Department of Community Medicine on 9th November 2023, from 11 am to 4 pm at Board room in RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, in coordination with National Health Mission, Immunization Technical Support Unit, Govt of Karnataka and John Snow Inc. The program began with a welcome address by Dr Shasikala Manjunatha, Professor and HOD Dept of Community Medicine and Dr. Sathyamurthy Dean, RRMCH also addressed the gathering. Dr. Ashish gave a brief introduction of the Resource persons Dr Nagaraj N T – WHO – Surveillance Monitoring Officer, Karnataka, Dr Warisha Mariam, South Zone Consultant, Dr Chitra Kotian, State Coordinator for AEFI Reporting – Medical Colleges, Dr Shalini, Kumbalgodu PHC Medical Officer and Dr Aishwarya S, Associate Professor Community Medicine.   View Event Report