Port Blair, May 30: On 30th May 2023, CRC, A&N-Islands conducted an awareness programme on “World Multiple Awareness Day 2023” in association with Government Nursing College under Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration at the conference hall of Govt. Nursing College. The programme aims to build community connection, self-connection and connections to quality areas for everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. It focuses on bringing the world together by forming a connection with each other as well as the self for the sake of better care.
Mrs. Afsa Bibi, Vice Principal, Government Nursing College, Andaman & Nicobar Administration chaired the programme and the faculties also participated in the programme. Mrs. Sumithmol, Resident Nodal Officer, CRC, A&N-Islands welcomed the gathering followed by Mrs. Saranyah, Rehabilitation Officer has been given introduction about CRC A&N-Islands. Mrs. Afsa Bibi, Vice Principal, Govt. Nursing College felicitated the programme and shared her interest to serve the Divyangjan community. Mr. Himadri Sekhar Debsharma, Prosthetics & Orthotics Consultant presented a session on RPwD Act 2016 & Mr. Abid, Lecture in Physiotherapy presented a session on Multiple Sclerosis, symptoms and Nursing management.
Totally, 40 students of General Nursing participated in the programme. Finally, the programme winded up with Vote of thanks.