Anti-Malaria Month Observance and Drug-Free Awareness Campaign

Kudige, June 17: Hebbal Primary Health Center, Hebbal Pre-University College and the IEC Division of the District Health and Family Welfare Department jointly organized an awareness program as part of the Anti-Malaria Month Celebration and Drug-Free Campaign at Hebbal Pre-University College.

Speaking at the program, District Health Education Officer Shanti gave comprehensive information to the students about the ill effects of consuming tobacco products, the importance of HPV vaccination to prevent cancer in girls, the Pulse Polio program to be held on June 28 and the POCSO Act.

Puneetha, Supervisor of the District Tobacco Control Department, spoke and explained the health and social problems caused by consuming drugs. She provided information about the rules for imposing fines for smoking in public places and the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act-2003.

Health Inspector Sanjay spoke about the symptoms of malaria and dengue, precautionary measures to be taken to control mosquitoes, the fact that ASHA workers are visiting houses and conducting surveys of mosquito breeding sites, and the need for public cooperation to prevent infectious diseases.

Principal Vijaya of the Pre-University College spoke and called on students to join hands in building a drug-free society and to give high priority to environmental cleanliness. The program was attended by students including the head teacher of the high school, Basavaraju, teachers Bhojegowda and Satish, and health inspector Mukesh.

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