Good Health And Well Being

School Health Programme 2024

The School Health Program is a vital public health initiative designed to promote students' physical, mental, and social well-being within the educational system. It focuses on preventive, curative, and promotive healthcare activities to ensure a healthy school environment, early identification of health issues, and health education.

Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), MAHE, in association with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, and Department of Optometry, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) MAHE Manipal, conducted a school health program on November 13, 2024, at Government Higher Primary School Shettibettu, Herga Village, Udupi taluk.

Delivered a speech on the importance of organizing a school health program. Dr.Ansuya emphasized the value of early detection of dental health issues and vision problems, addressing these issues early can help prevent future complications.

The Department of Public Dentistry thoroughly examined each child, assessing oral hygiene and checking for early signs of tooth decay, gum problems, and other dental conditions. Additionally, each child received personalized feedback and recommendations for improving oral health. The Department of Optometry performed eye examinations, identified eye-related problems, and referred them to the Optometry wellness clinic, MCHP, for necessary treatment.

Around 74 students were screened for dental checkups and vision screening assessments, out of which 47 students require treatment for dental problems, and 13 students need refraction and ophthalmology consultation, respectively. Information was provided to the class teacher so that they could communicate with their parents for further action. Awareness was provided to the students and teachers regarding personal hygiene, healthy dietary practices, and healthy lifestyles to get optimum health.

Outreach Program on “Awareness of Positive Health.”: Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, MAHE and Hosabelaku Seva Trust, Bailur on 04.09.2024 at Hosabelaku Seva Trust, Bailur, on the topic “awareness of positive health.” A total of 80 inmates attended the program.

The program encompassed encouraging the participants to engage in mindful activities such as yoga, listening to music, and positive reinforcement by providing tokens through which people can incorporate positive health in their lives.

Health Awareness Programme and Health Camp at Arnold Nivas Old Age Home

A Health Awareness programme and health camp was organized by Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education on 23rd May 2023 at Arnold Nivas Old Age Home, Elinje.

Date: 23/05/2023 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Venue: Arnold Nivas Old Age Home, Elinje | Total number of beneficiaries: 30 | Target audience: Inhabitants of Arnold Old Age Home and Caretakers

Resource Person

• Dr. Ajay Mallya, Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Team Members:

• Dr. Nipun V Murali, Postgraduate, Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Mrs. Kavitha Shetty, Health Educator, Rural Health Training Centre Kateel, Department of Community Medicine
• Mr. Rahul, Health Inspector, Rural Health Training Centre-Kateel, Department of Community Medicine
• Medical interns of the Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Total number of beneficiaries: 30

Target audience: Inhabitants of Arnold Old Age Home and Caretakers

Brief summary:

A Health Awareness programme and a health camp was organized by Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education on 23rd May 2023 at Arnold Nivas old age home , Elinje. Dr. Ajay Mallya, Senior Resident, Kasturba Medical College presented an informative and engaging discussion on “Regular medication for better health, Compliance is vital”. Dr Ajay Mallya discussed on prevention of diabetes mellitus and hypertension with the significance of appropriate medication in lifestyle diseases and necessary modifications in dietary habits.

Dr Nipun V Murali, Postgraduate along with the medical interns of the Department of Community Medicine,Kasturba Medical College conducted a Health camp for the inhabitants of the old age home. Mrs Kavitha , Health Educator and Mr Rahul,Health Inspector ,Rural Health Training centre Kateel also actively participated in the program.

Awareness talk was concluded with interactive question and answer session and with good participation from the participants and the session concluded with vote of thanks from Fr.Melvin Sequeira ,Director Arnold Nivas Old Age Home,Elinje.

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