Sri Vijaya Puram 16th August 2025, The Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Brookshabad, A & N Islands, in collaboration with the School of Nursing, Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and A & N Islands Private Practicing Doctors Association (ANIPPDA), observed World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Day 2025 today at the Nursing College, G B Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The event aimed to raise awareness and enhance understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a rare genetic disorder impacting children and families globally. Altogether 45 nursing students from the School of Nursing, DHS, preparing to be future healthcare professionals attended the programme.
The technical sessions were highly interactive and enriched the nursing students with practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and the importance of compassionate care for children affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dr. Shiv Shankar Singh, Retd. Sr. Medical Specialist, G B Pant Hospital, was the key resource person who presented on Clinical Overview and Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Shri T Y Abid, Lecturer, Physiotherapy who presented on Rehabilitation Approaches in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Role of Nursing Professionals in DMD Care delivered by the faculty School of Nursing, DHS.
Earlier, the awareness programme commenced with a welcome address by Shri. T.Y. Abid, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, CRC A & N Islands, who stressed the critical role of early detection, multidisciplinary collaboration, and rehabilitation in managing DMD.
This significant initiative reaffirmed the collective responsibility of healthcare institutions and professionals in empowering the future workforce with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for children affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The awareness programme was also graced by Dr. Shiny Varghese Thomas, Principal, School of Nursing, DHS, and Smti. Afsa Bibi, Vice Principal, School of Nursing, DHS, whose presence reflected institutional support for awareness and capacity building in this rare genetic disorders.
