“Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Blood Pressure”
World Hypertension Day is celebrated every year on 17 th May to create awareness regarding early detection & better protection. The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent under KIIT-DU, observed month long World Hypertension Day on 17 th May 2024 at Smart Classroom, KINS with the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately Control It, Live Longer”. The focus of this program was to remind all adults to their blood pressure measured accurately and control it to live longer.
The program was inaugurated by dignitaries with lamp lighting which symbolizes divinity and harmony.Welcome address was delivered by Prof. Asokan R, HOD of Dept MSN, Incharge of R&D Cell, KINS, who created an enthusiasm among the audience. The Guest Lecturer was delivered by Dr. Panchanan Sahoo, MBBS, MD(Medicine), DM(Cardiology), PBMH, KIMS,KIIT-DU. He imparted & highlighted the knowledge regarding hypertension and its risk factors & how to manage it for healthy life style. This program was completed under the valuable guidance of Prof. Dr. Niyati Das , Principal,KINS, KIIT-DU.
The program was successfully ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. Reena Singh, Asso.Prof, (Mental Health Nursing) KINS.
