Event Name: World Thalassemia Day
Organized By: Dept of Peadiatric
Venue: Basement auditorium
Date: 08-05-2025
Time: 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M
World Thalassemia Day - 2025
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Thalassemia– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management, and prevention.
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized World Thalassemia Day 2025 on 8th May 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about thalassemia, its clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
Several activities, including quiz competition, Poster competition, Guest Lecture, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students
Event 1: MCQ Quiz competition for Undergraduates
- Date & Time: May 5, 2025, at 3.00PM
- Participants: Undergraduate students
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners
Event 2: MCQ quiz Competition for Postgraduates
- Date & Time: May 6, 2025, at 2.00 PM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arulkumaran(Professor), department of paediatrics. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.
Event 3: MCQ quiz Competition for Interns
- Date & Time: May 7, 2025, at 9.00 AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Theme: “
- Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients.”
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arun Kumaar, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, Dr.Monisha(PG), Dr.Sudakshina(PG) from department of paediatrics. 30 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 4: Poster presentation Competition for Postgraduates
- Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 10.00AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients
Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners
- Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 10.00AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
- Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients
Event 5: Guest Lecture by Dr.M.Gopinathan, MD, D.M (Clinical Hematology), Consultant-Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, M.G.M Cancer Institute, Chennai
- Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Under
- Topic: Management of Transfusion Dependant Thalassemia
A guest lecture was conducted by Department of Paediatrics on 8th May, 2025 at Auditorium, basement. Dr.M.Gopinathan gave a talk on Management of Transfusion dependant thalassemia. This session helped the postgraduates and undergraduates how to manage thalassemia in children. Around 100 Undergraduates, 25 Postgraduates and 30 Faculties from Department of Paediatrics, Pathology, OBG, and General Medicine participated.
Conclusion
The World Thalassemia Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about thalassemia clinical presentation, prevention and management. Through Quiz competition, Poster and Guest Lecture the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of early diagnosis of thalassemia.
The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff and community health workers.
“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting health in our communities.
World Autism Day - 2025
Organized by: Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 01.04.2025 & 02.04.2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 100
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Autism spectrum disorder– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management and prevention.
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
- Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry at SMVMCH organized World Autism Day 2025 on April 1 and 2, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about autism, its clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, quiz competition, Dumb Charades competition, Guest Lecture, community outreach programs, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students
Event 1: Inauguration of Autism Awareness Exhibition
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.
Posters highlighting causes of autism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options were displayed.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving awareness about autism.
Event 2: Health Awareness Talk for the Public
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Velprashanth Venkadesan (Associate Professor), Dr.Sudakshina K (PG)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
A public health talk was conducted to address autism prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment options and prevention strategies.
Pamphlets in the local language were distributed, covering:
- Symptoms of Autism
- Treatment options of autism
- Preventive Measures
This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize and manage autism effectively.
Event 3: MCQ quiz Competition for Postgraduates
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“
MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of autism like history, clinical manifestations, treatment options and prevention.
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 4: Guest Lecture by Dr Agila. C, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SLIMS, Puducherry.
- Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Topic: Screening, diagnosis and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder.
A guest lecture was conducted by Department of Paediatrics and Psychiatry on 1st April, 2025 at Conference hall, 4th floor. Dr Agila. C gave a talk on screening, diagnosis and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder. This session helped the postgraduates how to diagnose and manage autism in children.
Event 5: Dumb Charades competition for interns
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Participants: Interns from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
- Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“
Dumb Charades competition was conducted for interns. 25 participants participated in dumb charades competition on various aspects of autism.
Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 6: Community Health Talk at Thiruvennainallur RHTC
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 12 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)
- Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers
A special health talk was conducted by Dr. Sawantharia J, Dr Thejaswini at the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on autism in children.
Topics covered:
- Importance of Early diagnosis of autism
- Clinical presentation and treatment options for autism
- Preventive Measures for Autism
An interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community.
Event 7: Community Health Talk at Arpisampalayam PHC
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Arpisampalayam PHC
- Target Group: Students aged 10–16 years
Autism awareness health talk was given by Dr.Monisha. Students were distributed prizes for actively involving by Dr.Monisha.
Event 8: Awareness to teachers of Sri Manakula Vinayagar school – Madagadipet
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar School, Madagadipet.
- Target Group: School teachers
A special health talk was given by Dr Arulkumaran (Professor). Around 60 teachers actively participated in the program. Health talk was given on highlighting the clinical manifestations of autism along with the prevention and treatment strategy by Dr Arulkumaran.
Event 9: Awareness talk to nursing students of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
- Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Madagadipet.
- Target Group: Nursing students
Autism awareness health talk was given by Dr.Velprashanth Venkadesan highlighting the clinical manifestations along with the prevention and treatment strategy of autism. Around 120 students actively participated in the program.
Conclusion
The World Autism Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about autism clinical presentation, prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of early diagnosis of autism.
The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff and community health workers.
“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting health in our communities.
World Kidney Day - 2025
Organized by: Department of Paediatrics
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 13/03/2025 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
- Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH along with IAP Puducherry organized World Kidney Day 2025 on March 13th, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, poster competition, quiz competition and community outreach programs were conducted over two days to educate the public and students.
Event 1: Inauguration of Exhibition
• Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.
Posters highlighting causes, clinical presentations and complications of kidney disease, Importance of early detection and Prevention of kidney diseases were displayed.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate awareness about kidney diseases in children and importance of early detection and prevention.
Event 2: Health Awareness Talk for the Public
- Date & Time: March 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Soundaria (PG)
- Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors
A public health talk was conducted to address common kidney diseases in children, their clinical features, complications and prevention. Around 75 women, Men and children participated.
This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize early and prevent kidney diseases in children.
Q&A session was conducted to the local audience about the topic addressed and general facts about kidney health. Enthusiastic participation were seen and 10 members who answered all the questions correctly were given prizes by the Medical Superintendent, Dr.Prakash.
Event 3: Poster Presentation Competition for Postgraduates
- Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: First Year Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Department
- Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
A poster presentation competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants presented research-based posters on various aspects of related to kidney disease.
- Causes and clinical presentations of kidney diseases
- Complications of kidney disease
- Importance of early detection
- Prevention of kidney diseases
Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 4: Quiz Competition for Interns
- Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 11:30 AM
- Participants: Interns
- Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”
Around 50 Interns from various Departments attended the Quiz competition and the top 3 students were awarded.
Event 5: Community Health Talk at Thiruvennainallur PHC
- Date & Time: March 14th 2025, at 12:00 PM
- Location: Thiruvennainallur Primary Health Centre (PHC)
- Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers
A special health talk was conducted by Dr.Nithin, Dr.Sai Harsha at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on awareness to students on kidney health, symptoms and prevention of kidney diseases.
Main Topics covered:
- UTI in school going children, Symptoms, early detection and prevention
An exhibition on posters were also set up, and an interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community. Students were distributed prizes for their active involvement by Dr Sai Harsha.
Conclusion
The World Kidney Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about kidney diseases in children, its prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of maintaining kidney health and importance of early detection.
The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff, school teachers and community health workers along with IAP Puducherry Chapter.
“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting kidney health in our community.
World Obesity Day – 2025
Event Name: World Obesity Day
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Date: 04-03-2025
Time: 10:00 A.M
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Interns, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 60
Organizing Team
- Secretary: Dr. Arulkumaran
- Topics Covered: Causes of Obesity, complications of obesity, foods to be avoided and its preventive measures.
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital celebrated world Obesity Day on 4th March 2025 in a grand manner. The theme for the year is “Move towards a healthier you”.
Event 1 : Inauguration of exhibition on obesity awareness and prevention
As a part of World Obesity Day Celebrations, inauguration of exhibition in the Hospital courtyard was done by Director Dr. R.N. Kagne and Dean (Academic) Dr. K. Karthikeyan was done. Posters displaying the causes of obesity, complications of obesity, foods to be avoided and its preventive measures were depicted as charts for display to the public. Pamphlets prepared in local language (Tamil) were distributed to the public. Around 150 women, men and children attended the event.
Event 2 : Health awareness talk on obesity JUNCS and prevention
A health awareness talk on obesity in children was given by Dr. Sawantharia, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics and also by Postgraduates in local language.
The importance of exclusive breastfeeding, avoidance of formula feeds and junk foods, importance of starting home based complementary after 6 months, providing healthy snacks to school going children and avoidance of JUNCS, improving the physical activity and restriction of screen time were the points highlighted in the talk. This was followed by MCQ competition with Yes or No answer printed in the local language (Tamil) on obesity for the crowd and the winners were awarded prizes. Around 100 women/men along with children attended the event.
Event 3 : Poster competition for Undergraduates
Poster presentation competition was conducted for Undergraduates students. Around 50 students participated in the event, prizes and certificates were distributed for the top three posters.
Event 4 : Schoold health awareness talk on obesity
A Health awareness talk on obesity complications, preventive aspects and life style modifications including importance of physical exercise and decreasing the screen time were educated to school students of Poovarasakuppam. Around 100 students participated in the event. The talk was given by Paediatric Postgraduates. The session was made interactive with the use of placards. A display of unhealthy foods (JUNCS) causing obesity and healthy foods were kept as a small exhibition for educating the school children. Short physical activity session was conducted at the end of talk.
Event 5
A health talk followed by pamphlet distribution and MCQ session was conducted in the Thiruvennainullar camp by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics and Postgraduates. The winners of the MCQ quiz were awarded
World Anaemia Awareness Day - 2025
WORLD ANAEMIA AWARENESS DAY – 2025
Organized by: Department of Paediatrics
Nature of the Program: Offline
Date: 13.02.2025 (Thursday)
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Hospital podium
Participants
- Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
- Faculties: 5
Organizing Team
Event Summary
The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized World Anaemia Awareness Day 2025 on February 13–14, 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about anaemia, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Raise Your Hands for Blood Health.”
Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, poster competition and community outreach programs, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students
Event 1: Inauguration of Anaemia Awareness Exhibition
Posters highlighting causes of anaemia, symptoms, dietary sources of iron, and treatment options were displayed. A special stall with iron-rich foods, including vegetables, fruits, and fortified cereals, was set up for public awareness.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving blood health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Event 2: Health Awareness Talk for the Public
A public health talk was conducted to address anaemia prevalence, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
Pamphlets in the local language were distributed, covering:
This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize and manage anaemia effectively.
Event 3: Poster Presentation Competition for Postgraduates
A poster presentation competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 21 participants presented research-based posters on various aspects of anaemia, including:
Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Event 4: Community Health Talk at Thiruvennainallur PHC
A special health talk was conducted by Dr.Preethi.S, Dr.Priyanka at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on anaemia in women, particularly in lactating mothers and children
Topics covered:
An exhibition on iron-rich foods was also set up, and an interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community.
Event 5: Screening for Anaemia among School Students
A health screening program was conducted for school children, focusing on identifying anaemia cases early. Anaemia awareness talk was given by Dr.Srinidhii and sources of iron was explained by Dr.Sawantharia, Senior Resident. Students were distributed prizes for actively involving and identifying iron rich sources.
This screening program aimed to promote early intervention and ensure better health outcomes for school-going children.
Event 6: Community Health Talk at Poovarasankuppam and Arpisampalayam PHC
Anaemia awareness health talk was given by Dr.Leelavathy and sources of iron was explained by Dr.Anandhraj. Students were distributed prizes for actively involving and identifying iron rich sources by Dr.Sai Harsha.
Event 7: Health talk on Anemia
Health talk was given on highlighting the signs and symptoms of anaemia along with prevention and treatment strategies by Dr.Arulkumaran. Around 200 students participants.
Conclusion
The World Anaemia Awareness Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about anaemia prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks, screenings, and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of maintaining healthy haemoglobin levels.
The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff, school teachers and community health workers.
“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting blood health in our communities.
