INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY on 21st June, 2024
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
2024 Theme: Yoga for self and society
This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” Yoga, a transformative practice, represents the harmony of mind and body, the balance between thought and action, and the unity of restraint and fulfillment. It integrates the body, mind, spirit, and soul, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being that brings peace to our hectic lives. Its power to transform is what we celebrate on this special day.
Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, MD., Principal, GMC, Khammam celebrated this International Yoga Day in college premises with students, faculty and staff of Government Medical College/Government General Hospital, Khammam.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEETING held June 15th, 2024
Scientific Committee held on June 15th, 2024 regarding publications in department of (DVL) Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy under the Member Secretary of Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao (Principal), Medical Scientist Dr. C. Saritha (Vice-principal), Clinician Dr. L. Kiran Kumar (Medical Superintendent) and faculty members follows.
Agenda for this meeting was “MELASMA”
Melasma is a common skin problem caused by brown to gray-brown patches on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, chin, nose bridge, forehead, and above the upper lip. It is more common in women than men. Pregnancy is a common cause of melasma.
WORLD BLOOD DONAR DAY on JUNE 14th, 2024
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.
On the occasion of “WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY”, Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, Principal, GMC, Khammam attended as chief guest and inaugurated blood donation camp in Indian red cross society premises. And felicitation was done to sir.
INTEGRATED TEACHING PROGRAM
The primary aim of this program is to equip aspiring teachers with subject knowledge and develop their pedagogical skills.
Meeting held on June 13th, 2024 with Faculty, Senior Residents, DNB, DRP and Interns at Pragna Hall, Government Medical College, Khammam.
World Environmental Day on 05.06.2024
World Environmental Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
Theme: Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
On June 05, 2024 World Environmental Day Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, Principal, Government Medical College, Khammam along with the faculty and staff planted new saplings in Departments and College Premises and gives it a green makeover.
World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2024
Dr. C. Saritha Vice-Principal (Academic), Dr. K. Sujana Goud Vice-Principal (Admin), Dr. L. Kiran Kumar Medical Superintendent, Dr. B. Kiran Kumar Dy. Medical Superintendent and faculty of GMC/GGH conducted awareness program on World Hypertension Day in Government General Hospital, Khammam on May 17, 2024 to communicate the public on the importance of hypertension and its serious medical complications, and to provide information on prevention, detection and treatment.
Paper clipping published on World Hypertension Day conducted at Government General Hospital, Khammam
Conducted awareness campaign at MCH, preventing hypertension with food habits, physical exercises and regular health checkups & etc..
Created awareness program at NCD Block
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION on May 15, 2024
Swachh Bharat Mission or Clean India Mission is a country-wide campaign initiated by the Government of India on 2 October 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management and to create Open Defecation Free (ODF) villages. The program also aims to increase awareness of menstrual health management.
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION conducted in Government Medical College, Khammam on May 15, 2024 under Dr. S Rajeshwar Rao Principal, GMC-Khammam, Dr. L. Kiran Kumar Medical Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Khammam and Special Invitee B. Satyanarayana Reddy, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Khammam, Students & staff of GGH/GMC-Khammam.
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY on May 12, 2024
International Nurses Day is celebrated each year on the 12th of May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. 204 years after the birth of the ‘the Lady with the Lamp,’ we recognize this ‘social reformer who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing,’ by continuing to advance her cause.
This year, the theme of International Nurses Day (IND) reminds us all of the “the economic power of care.” In the words of the International Council of Nurses, “despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation. IND 2024 aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits.”
On this day Dr. S. Rajeshwar Rao, MD., Principal, Government Medical College, Khammam along with Medical Superintendent (MCH), RMOs and Nursing Superintendents and all nursing officers celebrated the day in Pragnya Hall in GMC, Khammam.
Parents Teachers Interaction on
Principal and Vice-principals interacting with parents regarding Internal Assessment marks, review every student previous assessment marks and awarded prizes for toppers in assessment.
ANTI LEPROSY DAY Conducted on January 30th, 2024
World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen’s Disease. This date was chosen by French humanitarian Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion for people afflicted with leprosy.
In this view, the Government Medical College, Khammam conducted awareness program on World Leprosy Day with Department of DVL with Medical Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Khammam and 1st MBBS Students of GMC.
