The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Canara College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, in association with Leo Club Mangalore Mangaladevi and A.J. Hospital & Research Centre, organized a Gynaecology Health Talk for NSS volunteers on August 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Room No. 2.
The programme was organized to create awareness among NSS volunteers about women’s health and reproductive health and to encourage them to adopt healthy practices and seek timely medical care.
Dr. Samskruthi H.S. Shetty, MBBS, MS OBG, FMIS, FICRS, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, A.J. Hospital & Research Centre, served as the resource person. She addressed the volunteers on various important aspects of gynaecological health. The session covered menstrual health and hygiene, PCOS and hormonal health, irregular and painful periods, reproductive health awareness, common gynaecological myths and facts, sexual health and safe practices, breast health, and breast cancer awareness.
The session was interactive and provided an opportunity for the volunteers to clarify their doubts and misconceptions. The resource person emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyle practices, awareness of early warning signs, and timely consultation with qualified healthcare professionals. A total of 94 volunteers participated in the programme. The programme was coordinated by NSS Programme Officers Mrs. Sushama C. and Mrs. Smitha M.
- The programme enhanced the volunteers’ knowledge and awareness of women’s health, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, PCOS, breast health, and preventive healthcare.
- The session helped them distinguish between common myths and scientifically accurate information and encouraged them to adopt healthy practices and seek timely medical advice.
- The activity enhanced health awareness among NSS volunteers and promoted the core values of Contribution to National Development, Inculcating Value System, and Quest for Excellence by encouraging responsible health practices, informed decision-making, and preventive healthcare.
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Mrs. Sushama C.
Mrs. Smitha M
