Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 03 March 2025
A five-day coaching program on Adolescent Friendly Health Services beneath the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was carried out from February 24 to twenty-eight on the auditorium of Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE). The coaching aimed to broaden the scope of adolescent healthcare past sexual and reproductive well being, protecting areas similar to vitamin, accidents and violence—together with gender-based violence—non-communicable illnesses, psychological well being, and substance misuse.
The occasion was graced by Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services, together with Dr. H.M. Sidharaju, Deputy Director (FW), Dr. Avijit Roy, Deputy Director (Health), and Dr. Subrato Saha, Project Director (ANACS).
In her handle, Dr. Suja Antony emphasised the significance of commonly conducting Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) at healthcare establishments. She additionally urged healthcare staff to encourage adolescents to hunt skilled assist for any bodily or psychological well being considerations.
The coaching periods have been led by a panel of consultants, together with Dr. Amrita Burma, Assistant Professor, PSM, ANIIMS; Dr. Manjulata Rao, Principal, TGCE; Dr. Shafique, Medical Officer (Homoeopathy); Dr. Jahanara Yasmin, Deputy Director (MS & IEC), ANACS; and Ms. Hemalatha, Clinical Psychologist, GB Pant Hospital.
A complete of 28 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and 15 Counselors from numerous healthcare establishments participated within the coaching, equipping them with the required abilities to deal with adolescent well being points successfully.
