Session on Women Health & Wellness

Sep 21, 2020

The importance of health and hygiene has always been undervalued. The COVID 19 pandemic has not only reinforced the importance of personal hygiene but has also set health at the top in the list of priorities for an individual. Marking the significance of the situation World Trade Center Bhubaneswar in association with Dr. Reddy’s Health Foundation for Health Education organized a session on “Women Health – Wellness for Women. 

Dr. Jyochnamayi Panda, Professor (O&G), Kalinga Institute of Medical Science, addressed the session as the key resource person. In her deliberation she made a detailed presentation on the health issues faced by women in general. She further went on to share detailed insights on the particular issues faced by women under the specific age groups such as below 20, in between 20 to 40 an above 40 years of age. She explained about the various health risks associated with COVID 19 pandemic for expecting mothers. While highlighting the increasing risk of medical conditions such as cervical and breast cancers she deliberated on the menstrual hygiene and the gynecological issues one needs to take care off. She also advocated vaccinations for such diseases to be administered at appropriate age brackets. 

Earlier Ms. Natasha Bothaju, Assistant Officer (Human Resource), Indian Metal & Ferro Alloys Ltd welcomed the attendees to the session and also took the opportunity to introduce Dr. Panda. She also shared the objective and relevance of the session during the unprecedented times of crisis. 

An interactive question and answer session added much value to the program.