Ganderbal: Under the aegis of G-20 University Connect, Engaging Young Minds, Health Centre, Central University of Kashmir and Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW) organised a one-day event on World Health Day (75th anniversary) under the theme of “Health for all” in collaboration with Institute of Mental Health & Neuroscience (IMHANS) Kashmir, District Hospital Ganderbal and Srinagar Medcity Heart Institute, Nowgam.

The event started with a welcome address by Dr. Abid Ahmad Sofi (Medical officer) who delivered a speech on non-communicable diseases and prevention which was followed by guest speakers from IMHANS, Dr Bilal Ahmad who delivered a lecture on Autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Shaziya Yaseen, Nodal officer of Oral Health from DH Ganderbal talked about oral health, Dr. Shazia Kauser (Registrar, IMHANS-K) discussed depression and suicidal tendencies & Dr Hakim Irfan Showkat (Interventional cardiologist & chairman) Srinagar Medcity Heart Institute spoke about the lifestyle modification in youth and various cardiovascular diseases. A free screening camp was organised by District Hospital Ganderbal for dental screening and cardiology screening by Srinagar Medcity Heart Institute, respectively. As many as 150 people availed of these said facilities.

Finance Officer and DSW, Dr Mehraj ud Din Shah in his address thanked the medicos for creating awareness among the students about different ailments. Dy DSW, Dr Asif Khan proposed a vote of thanks.

KR Desk