Mangaluru: On the occasion of International Adolescent Health Week, KMC Hospital, Attavar is celebrating International Adolescent Health Week from March 21- March 27 to address various issues faced by adolescents, especially during the pandemic.
The theme for this year is ‘Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic’. On this occasion, a talk on “Parenting Adolescents” was organised at KMC Hospital Attaavar on March 23.
The programme began with an invocation followed by a formal welcome address by Dr Ravikiran S- HOD Dept. of Paediatrics. The programme commenced by watering of the plant by Dr B Suresh Shetty, Associate Dean Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru.
In his inaugural address, he said that, “In this vulnerable situation adolescents need to be focused by their parents. Adolescents need moral and psychological support from their parents”.
Dr Jayashree K., Associate Professor of Paediatric Dept. & Adolescent Health Specialist briefed about the International Adolescent Health Week – 2021. The winners of the essay competition, which was held as part of International Adolescent Health Week, were also honoured.
Dr Nuthan Kamath – Professor & Unit Head, Dept. of Paediatrics, KMC Hospital Attavar, Dr, Smitha D’sa and Dr Suchetha Rao from the Dept. of Paediatric were also present. Dr Keerthi & Dr Ashish compared the programme, and Dr Shika rendered a Vote of Thanks.
Due to the Covid-19 regulations, the programme was restricted to a limited audience. The Talk on “Parenting Adolescents” was also available on Virtual Meet, which was headed by Dr Jayashree K Associate Professor and Adolescent Health Specialist from Dept. of Paediatrics.
