MASS HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON

DIARRHOEAL DISEASES 2020

On 28th January 2020, 2nd  year B.Sc. Nursing students had organized a Mass Health Awareness programme on the topic – Diarrhoeal Diseases at Tumlabung village under Namli Gaon Panchayat Unit (GPU).

CONTEXT :

Diarrheal diseases are the important cause of infant mortality in the country. The number of deaths are more in rural areas than urban as it is a multifaceted problem depending on multiple socio-economic factors such as housing, environment, water supply, mothers' education etc. The disease is caused by multiple organisms such as bacteria, parasite, and virus. Death is caused due to rapid loss of fluids from the body resulting in a condition known as de-hydration. Besides death, it also causes serious problems like malnutrition, stunted growth and thereby act as heavy burden on health facilities and resources of the country.

OBJECTIVE:

This programme was aimed at reaching out to the Tumlabung community under  Namli GPU with the message of common Diarrhoeal diseases, its causes, modes of transmissions and how to prevent and control them focusing on food and water hygiene.

 THE PROGRAMME :

After doing  survey and assessing the community and discussion with the Panchayat Mr. Prabin Rai , the awareness programme  was planned. The community resources were assessed and as a part of the curriculum second year B.Sc. Nursing students were encouraged to participate in the organization of the awareness programme. The message was delivered in the form of skit and health talks and demonstration on handwashing  technique and ORS preparation with the help of suitable AV aids prepared  by nursing students which was followed by interactive  session with the community people at the end. Around 70 villagers attended the programme.