SPS Apollo Hospitals
In a seminar held at SPS Apollo Hospitals, the doctors discussed the impact of climate change and the measures that can be taken to protect the health of the community.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hitish Narang, Consultant, Transfusion Medicine said, “The physical effects of climate change will vary in different geographical locations. Initially, developing countries will be hit the hardest. Countries with high levels of poverty and malnutrition, and weak health infrastructure, will be the least able to cope with it.”
College of Nursing, DMCH
In order to spread a message about protecting health from climactic changes, College of Nursing at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital celebrated World Health Day by holding a seminar and an exhibition. Dr GPI Singh, Professor and Head of Community Medicine at DMCH, was the guest of honour on the occasion. Dr Jasbir Kaur, Principal, College of Nursing, said that educative events among health care professionals hold the key to the problem.
The seminar began with a talk on the theme of the day, ‘Protecting Health from Climate Changes’ by Manmeet Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH. This was followed by an address by the chief guest. Dr GPI Singh presented various facts about the extent of climate changes and its effect on health.
Students of College of Nursing presented various posters and charts at the exhibition, which was inaugurated by the chief guest. The seminar was conducted by BSc (N) 4th year students on issues like global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, IPCC 2007 report, Indian climate change report, impact of changes on health, agriculture, food and environment, control an preventive measures and pledge of commitment.
PAU Food and Nutrition Det
The Food and Nutrition Department of College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, celebrated ‘World Health Day’ by organising an exhibition on ‘Balanced and Therapeutic Diets’, and giving diet counselling. Dr Neeta Kang, Head of Innovation, Betty Cowen Centre for Research and Innovation, CMC and Hospital inaugurated the exhibition.
The exhibits prepared by the postgraduate students depicted therapeutic diets for diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, peptic ulcers, heart disease and nephritis. The nutrient profile of each diet and their nutrient-related do’s and don’ts were also displayed.
Dr S Verma, Prof and Head of the Department of Food and Nutrition, informed that the department is educating people about the utilization of locally grown foods and the right cooking methods to retain maximum nutrients.
Dr Neelam Mahajan, Coordinator Home Science Training Programmes, highlighted the importance of World Health Day. She emphasised on the need to provide clean water and sanitation, safe and adequate food for all.