October 20th, 2023 | 
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A substantial portion of the membership of Indian Red Cross Society is made up of young people. Young volunteers can make a significant contribution to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable section of the society within their local communities through Red Cross youth Programmes. Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT under the leadership of Hon’ble Lt. Governor (Hon’ble President, IRCS, J&K-UT) and supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary IRCS JK UT, took an initiative to establish Red Cross Youth Units in every college of J&K. The main objective of this initiative is to conduct social and health awareness programmes and to encourage the youth to extend their humanitarian services to the society. Today, on 20th Oct., 2023 a camp was organized in a Govt. Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu.
The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Sanjay Karlupia, Principal, MAM College along with Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officer, Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup Pharmacist and Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, IRCS, J&K-UT. In first half of the session, the students were apprised about the benefits of youth Red Cross, how different programs and activities can be organised by the youth so that the leadership qualities among the students can be inculcate. The students were briefed about the First aid and how it can be useful to them in their daily life. Later on, the students were also made aware of Youth Red Cross Membership and forms were also distributed among the students to become members of IRCS, J&K-UT. Besides the students, some professors also took interest in the said programme.
In the end, Dr. Sanjay Karlupia thanked the team of Red Cross for organizing such a knowledgeable session and made sure that more and more students of his college will be registered under Youth Red Cross programme and serve the society voluntarily. The programme ended on a fruitful note.
The programme was co-ordinated by Prof. Meenakshi Thakur, incharge Red Cross Unit, MAM College, Jammu and Ms. Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, IRCS, JK-UT.
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On October 13th, 2023, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT concluded four days First-Aid Training at Red Cross Bhawan, Kachi Chawni Jammu for the commercial vehicle drivers and others.
The four days session included important topics like basic knowledge of First-Aid and how to provide first aid in wounds, bleeding, musculoskeletal injury, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, bites, drowning, fainting, seizures and unconsciousness. All the participants had hands-on experience of dressing the wound, applying different types of bandages, splinting the injured body part, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and transferring the victim and special sessions on Yoga and Meditation, Mental Health, Eye Check-up, etc.
The training was imparted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon Verma and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, IRCS, JK-UT and were assisted by Smt. Kanchan Devi and Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra, Supervisor Pharmacists. Besides that, a special Guest Lecture on Yoga and Meditation was given by Ms. Manjari, State Head, Childline Indian Foundation.
On the last day, the exam was conducted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon, Sh. Joginder Kumar and Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra. The training ended with the distribution of provisional certificates. The training was conducted under the close supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT.
Indian Red Cross Society Organizes Medical Checkup, Immunization, and Eye Checkup Camp in Slum Areas
Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT aimed at improving the healthcare and well-being of underserved communities under the presidentship of Hon’ble Lt. Governor (Hon’ble President, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT). In an effort to provide essential healthcare services to those in need, IRCS has organized a comprehensive Medical Checkup, Immunization, and Eye Checkup Camp in slum area of Maratha Colony, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu on 9th Oct., 2023 in which 70 children and adults were examined.
The event seeks to address the healthcare disparities faced by residents in slum areas who often lack access to basic medical services. By bringing these essential healthcare services directly to the community, the Indian Red Cross Society aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the underserved.
A team Red Cross included Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma, Medical Officer, Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup. Pharmacist, Smt. Nazia Bano, FMPHW, Sh. Kuldeep Bhat, Ophthalmologist attended the said camp. The camp included Immunization of general health assessments, vital sign measurements, eye examination and consultations to address common health concerns like sanitation, personal hygiene etc. The camp was organized under the guidance and supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, IRCS, J&K-UT.
On October 6th, 2023, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT concluded four days First-Aid Training at Red Cross Bhawan, Kachi Chawni Jammu for the commercial vehicle drivers with the aim to empower participants with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations arise on the roads.
The four days session included important topics like basic knowledge of First-Aid and how to provide first aid in wounds, bleeding, musculoskeletal injury, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, bites, drowning, fainting, seizures and unconsciousness. All the participants had hands-on experience of dressing the wound, applying different types of bandages, splinting the injured body part, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and transferring the victim and special sessions on Yoga and Meditation, Mental Health, Eye Check-up, etc.
The training was imparted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon Verma and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, IRCS, JK-UT and were assisted by Smt. Kanchan Devi and Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra, Sup. Pharmacists. Besides that, a special Guest Lecture on Yoga and Meditation was given by Ms. Manjari, State Head, Childline Indian Foundation.
In the end, Mr. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT interacted with the participants and said that the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide accessible and high-quality first aid training play a pivotal role in strengthening the resilience of both individuals and communities. The training ended with the distribution of provisional certificates.
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