Webinar on Ayushmaan Bharat #HealthForAll and COVID-19 in children and how to avoid the predicted epidemic organised
Coimbatore: Field Outreach Bureau, Coimbatore in partnership with Press Information Bureau, Ministry of I & B, Government of India, Chennai organized a webinar on ‘Ayushmaan Bharat #HealthForAll and COVID-19 in Children during second waveand How to avoid the predicted epidemic.â€
Nadeem Thufail, Deputy Director, Press Information Bureau, Chennai stated that organising a webinar for children and parentswill definitely be beneficial for them as the number of children who are suffering from the corona virus are on the rise. The fact that there is no vaccine rolled out for under 18 age groups has underlined the need for sensitising them to take enough precautions to save themselves from infection, he added.
J. Kamaraj, IIS, Director, Regional Outreach Bureau Chennai in his introductory address hailed the success of Ayushman Bharat scheme which provides assured health care to over 50 crore poor needy people. “The scheme has been lending a helping hand to millions who had been infected by the coronavirus. This scheme is working very well at different levels. About 16 Crore beneficiaries have been given ‘Ayushman Cards’ under this scheme. The increasing infection rate among children is a cause of concern and all our efforts should be made to avoid a third wave.†he warned.
Delivering his inaugural address, Dr Manickam Ramaswamy said “parents should take care of themselves first to make a healthy family. Parents should strictly follow appropriate behaviour while making aware of how to use the mask and observe safety norms.†he said.
Dr. Neminathan, Managing Director, Coimbatore Child Trust Hospital, Coimbatore said that the aim of the webinar is to present the evidence based approach to paediatric covid. He appealed to the children to stay positive, and not panic. He alerted parents to watch out for these general symptoms in children like fever, running nose, cough, cold, sore throat, tiredness, easy fatigue, headache, body pain, not eating well and stomach pain. “Persons in such a condition should contact and consult the doctor as soon as possible.†he said. He further clarified that breastfeeding mothers can get vaccinated and continue feeding. He appealed to the children and to their parents and administered them a pledge for strictly following all appropriate behaviour and preventive measures.
In his address to the virtual audience, Dr. Srinivasan, HOD of Microbiology Department of the Rathinam Groups of Institutions, Coimbatore said “engagingchildren in some meaningful activities at home increases their excitement and zeal thus helping them retain a positivemental health while being locked up in the homes for many months. The children should be exposed to more environment platforms so that the morality will keep boosted up. Children should be encouraged to learn within their living spaces with the limited and directed use of technology.â€
Kareena B Thengamam, Deputy Director, Field Outreach Bureau, Coimbatore concluded the webinar by expressing gratitude towards the guests and thankedparents for their participation along with their children. Mukesh Mohankumar from Rathinavani 90.8 Community Radio, (Rathinam College Radio) Radio Head, Coimbatore informed that the highlights of the webinar will be suitably broadcast in their communityradio platform to amplify the awareness.
Nadeem Thufail, Deputy Director, Press Information Bureau, Chennai stated that organising a webinar for children and parentswill definitely be beneficial for them as the number of children who are suffering from the corona virus are on the rise. The fact that there is no vaccine rolled out for under 18 age groups has underlined the need for sensitising them to take enough precautions to save themselves from infection, he added.
J. Kamaraj, IIS, Director, Regional Outreach Bureau Chennai in his introductory address hailed the success of Ayushman Bharat scheme which provides assured health care to over 50 crore poor needy people. “The scheme has been lending a helping hand to millions who had been infected by the coronavirus. This scheme is working very well at different levels. About 16 Crore beneficiaries have been given ‘Ayushman Cards’ under this scheme. The increasing infection rate among children is a cause of concern and all our efforts should be made to avoid a third wave.†he warned.
Delivering his inaugural address, Dr Manickam Ramaswamy said “parents should take care of themselves first to make a healthy family. Parents should strictly follow appropriate behaviour while making aware of how to use the mask and observe safety norms.†he said.
Dr. Neminathan, Managing Director, Coimbatore Child Trust Hospital, Coimbatore said that the aim of the webinar is to present the evidence based approach to paediatric covid. He appealed to the children to stay positive, and not panic. He alerted parents to watch out for these general symptoms in children like fever, running nose, cough, cold, sore throat, tiredness, easy fatigue, headache, body pain, not eating well and stomach pain. “Persons in such a condition should contact and consult the doctor as soon as possible.†he said. He further clarified that breastfeeding mothers can get vaccinated and continue feeding. He appealed to the children and to their parents and administered them a pledge for strictly following all appropriate behaviour and preventive measures.
In his address to the virtual audience, Dr. Srinivasan, HOD of Microbiology Department of the Rathinam Groups of Institutions, Coimbatore said “engagingchildren in some meaningful activities at home increases their excitement and zeal thus helping them retain a positivemental health while being locked up in the homes for many months. The children should be exposed to more environment platforms so that the morality will keep boosted up. Children should be encouraged to learn within their living spaces with the limited and directed use of technology.â€
Kareena B Thengamam, Deputy Director, Field Outreach Bureau, Coimbatore concluded the webinar by expressing gratitude towards the guests and thankedparents for their participation along with their children. Mukesh Mohankumar from Rathinavani 90.8 Community Radio, (Rathinam College Radio) Radio Head, Coimbatore informed that the highlights of the webinar will be suitably broadcast in their communityradio platform to amplify the awareness.