Mangaluru: An orientation program for Youth Red Cross Volunteers and three days Workshop on disaster management including first aid & mock drill was organized by Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Youth Red Cross and Department of Community Health Nursing in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada on April 1
Hon. Secretary Kusumadhar B K, IRCS, D.K inaugurated the program and highlighted the role of Red Cross volunteers in serving society. Dr Ibrahim Nagnoor, consultant in Community Oncology Yenepoya TATA Onco Center and Professor & HOD, Public Health, Yenepoya Medical College appreciated the initiatives of the Youth Red Cross. Dr Leena KC, Dean, Yenepoya Nursing College in her presidential address stated the importance of conducting workshops for the Youth Red Cross Volunteers. Sacheth Suvarna, Director, Youth Red Cross/JRC subcommittee, IRCS, Dakshina Kannada was present.
Bharath Kumar, District Fire Officer, Fire and Safety Office, Mangaluru and his team demonstrated the fire and safety measures through the mock drill. The principal said that on the following days First Aid and Disaster Mock drill will be dealt with by Sacheth Suvarna, Ashwin Kumar, Ankith & Ramesh, Deputy Commandant, district Home Guard Office, Mangaluru
Pavithra K compeered the program, Nithyashree, Nodal Officer of Youth Red Cross Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) welcomed the gathering and Jyothi, Program Officer, Yenepoya Nursing College delivered the Vote of thanks.
