Awareness of common prevailing Diseases

Name of faculty involved

Dr. Pragya Kulkarni ,Mrs. Priti Mehta and Ms Deepika Yadav

Students participation

M.Sc. Microbiology Sem II and Sem IV

Brief report 

The department of Microbiology has organized a one day awareness camp at a nearby Govt. H.S. School. The camp was focused on awareness of prevailing infectious diseases amongst the school students which is also included in their syllabus.  The programme was volunteered by 36 students of M.Sc. (Microbiology). The posters regarding some of the common prevailing infectious diseases were displayed and thoroughly explained in the camp. The diseases included were Dengue, Hepatitis, Swine flu, AIDS, Diarrhea and Polio. 
The posters were prepared in easy understandable language covering sources of infection, causal organisms, symptoms of diseases, important precautions with suggestions to consult the doctor before the disease got out of control. A general disease cycle was also displayed in the posters attractively. 
At the end of programme, the Principal of the school extend the vote of thanks and congratulate the student volunteers for their activity.

Out come

This activity was preliminarily aimed at providing exposure to the students to extend their knowledge to society and also to provide hands on experience of their laboratory and communication skills. 
All the students participated enthusiastically.