Mysuru: As part of World Health Day, the Urban Primary Health Centre, Makkala Koota, Kuvempunagar, in association with BGS Apollo Nursing College, had organised an awareness rally in the city recently. The rally focussed on the themes “Health is wealth”, “Keep healthy by drinking pure water” etc., The rally was flagged off by district Family…
World Health Day Today – Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
April 7, 2018By B.R. Pai Recently, I came across a 17-country poll that appeared in a national daily which says that 78% people prefer good health over financial security, marriage, and own home. They also prefer spiritual enrichment as part of the good life. I am excited about this good trend around the world. Yes! Good life…
Why be depressed? Cheer up!
April 12, 2017Sir, This refers to the write-up titled ‘World Health Day: Depression – Let’s talk Lifestyle’ by Dr. B. R. Pai (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 3). Cambridge English Dictionary defines Depression as ‘the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future; a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and…
Quiz, poster contests mark Health Day
April 10, 2017Mysuru -The Com-munity Medicine Department of JSS Medical College had organised a programme on Apr.7 on the occasion of World Health Day-2017 with the theme “Depression: Let’s Talk.” In the morning session, there was a quiz competition for MBBS students and the winners were selected for zonal-level of Indian Association of Preventive Medicine (IAPSM) quiz….
National Seminar on Depression tomorrow
April 6, 2017Mysuru – As part of World Health Day, Kayachikitsa and Swasthavritta Department of JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Lalithadripura Road, Mysuru, has organised Manas-2017, a National Seminar on Depression at its premises on Apr. 7 at 10.30 am. The seminar will be inaugurated by Dr. Preethi Pai Shanbhag, Academic Director, Manasa Educational Foundation for Mental Health,…
World Health Day on Apr. 7
April 3, 2017Depression – Let’s Talk Lifestyle By Dr. B.R. Pai Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his latest Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the scourge of depression has given a clarion call for ending its suppression. The call hasn’t come a day sooner. World Health Organisation (WHO) characterising depression as one of the most disabling of disorders, has…
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