G20 India: AMU organises health awareness programmes

The health awareness programmes concluded with the distribution of certificates of participation and vote of thanks by Dr. Bushra Hasan Khan. Ms. Rafeedda Siddiqui, Resident Warden provided the technical support.

Begum Azeezun Nisa Hall for the girl students, Aligarh Muslim University organized a series of public health awareness programmes to mark India’s G20 Presidency under the theme "Health, Hygiene and Nutrition: Essentials for Women".

In her welcome address, Prof. Subuhi Khan, Provost of the hall said that the aim of the event is to create awareness among women regarding female health issues and highlight the importance of maintaining good hygiene and nutrition level, which is necessary for their well-being and development.

The programme focused on making women aware of their empowerment-related issues, especially helping them to attain physical, mental, emotional, social and economic contentment in life, she added.

The resource person, Dr. Fatima Khan, Department of Microbiology, JN Medical College gave a presentation on "Anemia and Menstrual Hygiene", while the Non-resident Warden, Dr. Bushra Hasan Khan (Department of Pharmacology) presented a talk on "Reproductive Health Awareness among Females". Dr. Aprajita Mishra (Senior Resident, Department of Pharmacology) conducted a discussion on "Breast Cancer Awareness".

Several other interactive games and fun sessions, including a Nukkad Natak were organized, highlighting the problem of anaemia in young girls. Some basic pathological tests, including the Hemoglobin, blood pressure measurements, etc., were also carried out free of cost, for female staff of the hall and other participants.

Hand Hygiene Demonstration Under India's G 20 Presidency Programmes

The final year BDS students at Dr Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University held a hand hygiene demonstration programme under the Jan Bhagidari programme to mark India’s G20 Presidency.

The BDS students – Zaid, Areeba, Shivani and Nadeem led the demonstration, highlighting key hand hygiene practices such as hand washing with soap, sanitizing and maintaining proper hand care.

The demonstration aimed at raising awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of diseases and maintaining overall well-being.

Professor N. D. Gupta, who supervised the event and provided valuable insights into the significance of hand hygiene in maintaining a healthy population, said that with the ongoing global health crisis, this initiative aligned perfectly with India's G20 Presidency agenda, focusing on health, wellness, and sustainable development.

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