School Health Program

An outreach programme was organized by department of child health nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education on 16th September 2016, 11th November 2016 and 23rd January 2017.

February 16, 2017

The programme was conducted at Academy School, Manipal by 3rd year BSc nursing students. Topics covered were malaria, dengue, anaemia, worm infestation, measles and rubella. Emphasis was given to causes, modes of transmission, manifestations of the disease, prevention and management was highlighted using interactive teaching methods.

The programme was attended by 80 students from 2nd to 7th standard and also the headmistress and teachers. Programme was well appreciated by teachers and students. Mrs Sangeetha Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor, department of child health nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal coordinated the programme.