Free Health Checkup and Awareness Program – World kidney Day- 2023

“Kidney Health for All – Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable!”

- World kidney Day- 2023

As a part of Eternal University Sustainable Development outreach Activities SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Well Being Akal College of Nursing organized World Kidney Day on 09/03/2023 at Baru Sahib, Bonglikech, Rajgarh, Kheri, Nahan and Shimla. World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. During this day we do it all to create awareness about preventive behaviours, risk factors and how to live with a kidney disease. The theme for World Kidney Day 2023 is "Kidney Health for All – Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable." Akal College of Nursing, B.Sc.(N) & M.Sc.(N) students and faculty have organized World Kidney Celebration at Baru Sahib, Bonglikech, Rajgarh , Kheri, Nahan &Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Health Screening was organized during the World Kidney Day in view of screening and monitoring the Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure among the people residing at Barusahib. Three different locations Health Screening was taken place such as Baru Sahib, Kheri & Rajgarh. Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure was monitored for all the people on voluntary basis. People are shown more enthusiasm to check their BP & Blood Sugar. History collection regarding the History of Substance Abuse, Cardio Vascular Diseases, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Diabetes. Department of Community Health Nursing, Akal College of Nursing has awarded for Social Awareness Campaign by Child Development Office, Rajgarh. Students were created Awareness on Kidney Health through
Nukkad Natak and Poster Exhibition. It includes Adolescents, Adults, Elderly people, Medical Professionals, Non-medical professional, Literate, Non-literate, Laborers and Farmers.


Awareness Program on Kidney Health at Dr. YSP
Medical College & Hospital, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh


Akal College of Nursing organized World Kidney Day at premises of Dr. YSP Medical College & Hospital, Nahan on 09/03/2023. World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. During this day we do it all to create awareness about preventive behaviours, risk factors and how to live with a kidney disease.


The theme for World Kidney Day 2023 is Kidney Health for All –
Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable.


Akal College of Nursing, B.Sc.(N) 4 th year students and faculty have organize World Kidney Celebration at IGMCH,Shimla. In this regard permission was obtained from the Medical Superintendent, Dr. YSP Medical College & Hospital, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh.


Awareness Program on Kidney Health at IGMC,
Shimla, HP

The World kidney day was observed in the Renal Ward of IGMC, Shimla. The official permission for conduction of the
 programme was taken from Nursing superintendent: Ms. Prem Negi. The programme was conducted in the presence of Ward Sister Ms Promila. The topics covered were Introduction on Kidney, sign and symptoms of kidney failure, Diagnosis, types of dialysis, Treatment and prevention. The patients and their attendants have actively participated
in it and have appreciated the act. The NS madam has also given token of thanks at the end and has highlighted the importance of such programs in the Health sector.

CONCLUSION: -

The program was much appreciated by everyone who witnessed the event and it was effective, doubts raised by the public
were cleared. We got feedback from the public that the programme was good and more informative and created awareness. We take this opportunity to thank Kalgidhar Trust for their support towards this Programme






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