Event Date
1 Dec 2023
World Aids Day- 2023
Drafted by: Dr Jayachandra M Y, NSS Programme officer
Event organised:
- Red ribbon campaign and sensitization of the staff of RRDCH
- Display of information related to HIV/AIDS on E-scroll in the college
- Pledge taken by staff and NSS volunteers
- Awareness lecture by Dr Raghavendra BM (Associate Professor , BMCRI Bangalore )
Date : 1st December 2023
Objective of the event:
The NSS unit in association with Department of Public Health Dentistry of Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital organised the above mentioned events on the occasion of WORLD AIDS DAY
Number of beneficiaries: 100 students and staff
Brief outline of the event:
- The day was kicked off by distribution of red ribbon to all the teaching and non teaching staff in the college.
- HIV/ AIDS related information was displayed on Escroll in the college premises to spread awareness on the theme “LET COMMUNITIES LEAD” highlighting the fact that programs and initiatives perform better when driven by the most impacted communities.
- The programme started with a solemn oath taking ceremony at our college led by the distinguished Dean Dr Edwin Dewadoss in the presence of Chief Guest Dr Raghavendra B N , staff and NSS volunteers . As we stood united in this endeavor, the oath-taking ceremony served as a powerful moment, symbolizing our dedication to promoting education, empathy, and prevention in the face of this global health challenge.
- A lecture was rendered by Dr Raghavendra B N ( Associate Prof, Department of General Medicine) who emphasised the paramount importance and our collective commitment to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and fostering a supportive community.
