Students given health tips at CUP camp

Tribune News Service

Bathinda, February 16

A health awareness-cum-check-up camp was organised at Central University of Punjab (CUP) here on Saturday. The main aim was to spread health awareness among youngsters.

The resource persons of the programme were specialised doctors from Ivy Hospital, Bathinda. Students and faculty members from various departments participated.

NSS Program in-charge Dr Monisha Dhiman and university’s Medical Officer Dr Antriksh Gupta welcomed the guests and introduced the programme theme.

Ajay Bhatt, regional head, IVY Hospital, introduced his team of doctors to the audience and invited them on stage to share their expertise.

Dr Nishu Sethi, MD (gynaecologist), shared essential tips related to personal hygiene, which a woman needs to take care of during periods. Dr Surabhi shared the Do’s and Don’ts that needed to be followed while giving first-aid treatment to a patient.

Dietitian Rajinder Kaur said one should take a proper dose of a balanced and healthy diet, including fruits, green vegetables, salads and dairy products, in a day. She further recommended taking diet at regular intervals and consuming in small portions at one time.