Mangaluru: Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Celebrated the World Mosquito Day on 20 August 2024 at the
Deralakatte Campus. The Hospital celebrated the occasion with a Oath taking ceremony, wherein the
attendees pledged to Protect oneself and family from Mosquito-caused diseases.
The importance of the Mosquito Day, steps for prevention of Mosquito-borne was detailed by Dr. Habib
Rahaman A.A, Medical Superintendent and Dr. Nagraj Shet, Assistant Medical Superintendent. They also
briefed about the role of Yenepoya Medical College Hospital in creating awareness against the
mosquitoes and infection spread by them.
Mr. Vijayanand Shetty, Senior Marketing Executive administered the Pledge Ceremony for the gathering.
The hospital Officials Dr.Vijeta Thingalaya, Quality Officer, Mr. Muhammed Sabith P, Deputy Hospital
Operations Officer, Mr.Nelvin Nelson, Deputy Manager along with the attendees and the patient
bystanders took the pledge to protect oneself and family members from Malaria, filarial, Dengue,
Chikungunya, zika virus, and Japanese encephalitis that are spread by mosquitoes.
The event saw a success in raising awareness regarding the mosquito borne diseases and the means to
prevent them.