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Free Dental Camp arranged by Dept. of Public Health Dentistry on “WORLD AIDS DAY”
02 Dec 2021
Taking steps for community awareness, we joined hands with Apollo Tyres Health Care Foundation, and visited high- risk area where HIV positive patients visit the health care Centre. Our team of 7 doctors and 4 support staff participated in the event. We educated the patients regarding oral manifestations of HIV/ AIDS, and conducted free screening camp at Transport Nagar, Kanpur. The further details of the event are mentioned below.
Event- Free Dental Camp
Occasion- World Aids Day
Date – December 1, 2021
Organized By- Faculty of Dental Sciences, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kanpur
About the Event:
A huge rally was taken out over a radius of 2km in support of prevention for HIV/ AIDS. Free HIV testing, BP, and blood sugar testing was also carried out in the camp. Almost 200 people attended this camp. This event was an excellent community health effort on the occasion of World AIDS Day, with enthusiastic participation of Faculty members, students and the public.
The event was carried out under expert guidance of Principal- Dr. Janardhana Amaranath B.J and Head of Department Dr. Nidhi Shukla. . The camp was conducted in coordination with Mr. Subramanyam, Liason Officer.