Event Details
MASS HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME
FROM 08 Jan 2026 TO 08 Jan 2026
Venue : SMU @
The
Vth Semester B.Sc. Nursing students of
Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, SMCON successfully conducted a Mass Health
Awareness Program in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club of SMCON at Lower Aho village on 8th
January 2026, for community people with the objective of promoting
Healthy Lifestyle Practices, Enhancing Awareness regarding Diabetes,
Hypertension and HIV Prevention.
The programme began with an
awareness session on healthy lifestyle practices, where the nursing students with
the help of attractive AV aids emphasized the importance of DASH diet, regular
physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, and avoidance of harmful
habits such as tobacco and substance and drug abuse.
Health camp was also organised by
the students where BMI, Blood Pressure and GRBS were monitored for the
participants.
Overall, the Mass Health Awareness Program proved to be highly effective in enhancing the knowledge and awareness of community people regarding healthy lifestyle choices and elderly health issues. The active participation and positive response from the community people reflected the success of the programme. The participants appreciated the initiative and dedicated efforts of the SMCON students and faculty in promoting health awareness.
