Sri Vijaya Puram | January 29, 2026
A five-day coaching programme on Adolescent Friendly Health Services (AFHS) beneath the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was organized for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Community Health Officers (CHOs) from January 20 to 24 on the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Industries.
The coaching aimed toward broadening the scope of the adolescent well being programme past sexual and reproductive well being to incorporate key areas resembling diet, accidents and violence together with gender-based violence, non-communicable ailments, psychological well being and substance misuse.
Addressing the contributors, the Director of Health Services, Dr. H.M. Siddaraju, emphasised the necessity for conducting common Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics at respective well being establishments. He additionally urged well being staff to encourage adolescents to strategy healthcare suppliers with out hesitation for each bodily and psychological well being issues.
Dr. Shiny Varghese, Deputy Director (Family Welfare), inspired contributors to make sure well timed and correct knowledge entry within the Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic (AFHC) utility, stating that efficient knowledge administration would contribute to bettering AFHC rankings and general programme efficiency.
The coaching featured skilled classes by Dr. Amrita Burma, AP, PSM, ANIIMS; Dr. Mitul Saha, SR, PSM, ANIIMS; Dr. Rahim, Medical Officer (RBSK); Dr. Jahanara Yasmin, Deputy Director (MS & IEC), ANACS; and Ms. Hemalatha, Clinical Psychologist, G.B. Pant Hospital, who served as useful resource individuals.
The programme was aimed toward strengthening the capability of frontline well being staff to deal with the varied well being wants of adolescents in a complete and delicate method.
