WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY AWARENESS PROGRAM

 

On account of WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY, an awareness program conducted by department of GENERAL MEDICINE, department of PEDRITICS,  BLOOD BANK TEAM on  17th April 2023 at Government Hospital, Namakkal. The hemophilic patients and  their family members were invited in the event.

 

World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on April 17th every year. It is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot properly, which can lead to excessive bleeding and other complications. 

 

 This year's theme for World Hemophilia Day is "Prevention of bleeds AS THE GLOBAL STANDARD OF CARE ".

The program commenced with a heartwarming and meaningful gesture by hemophilic patients delivering roses to Our Honourable Dean Mam Dr.K.SANTHA ARULMOZHI and Respected Medical Superintendent DR.R.GUNASEKRAN 

 

A meticulous preparation, lighting the lamp by Our Dean Mam and MS Sir . 

The event started with an informative presentation by the Department of GENERAL MEDICINE ,Department of PEDRITICS, Blood Bank team  , which explained the causes, symptoms, and treatments of hemophilia. 

After the presentation, a special ceremony was held to honor the patients and their families who are living with hemophilia.The gifts were given to the patients by Our Dean Mam and MS Sir to encourage their courage and thanking their resilience. 
 

We celebrated Birthday of a hemophilic kid and encouraged  him.

Our Dean Mam and our Medical Superintendent addressed the audience, highlighting challenges faced by those with hemophilia and their families, and thanking them for their courage and resilience

THE SKIT

The link 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1plYCADUnCUm8jzO-CR8bnwHDQlKKChdO/view?usp=drivesd

Our 2nd year Medical students performed a skit .The concept of a skit centered around World Hemophilia Day and highlighted its potential to spread awareness and inspire change.

That included a person with hemophilia, their family, friends, healthcare professionals, and community members. The aim was to portray the diversity and interconnectedness of the individuals involved in the lives of those with hemophilia. Through powerful dialogue and emotional performances, the skit aimed to evoke empathy and understanding among the audience.

The skit took a more informative tone by shedding light on the importance of education and supported for those with hemophilia. Healthcare professionals shared knowledge about the disorder, its causes, symptoms, and available treatments. They emphasized the significance of early diagnosis and proper management to improve the quality of life for individuals with hemophilia.

 

By addressing and breaking stereotypes surrounding hemophilia becomes the central theme of this act. Characters confronted common myths and prejudices associated with the condition, such as the notion that people with hemophilia are fragile or incapable of leading fulfilling lives. Through powerful storytelling, the skit challenged these beliefs, emphasizing the strength and resilience of individuals with hemophilia.

 Spreading Hope and Solidarity

The final act of the skit aims to uplift the audience's spirits by highlighting the progress made in hemophilia research, treatment, and support systems. The skit concludes with a call to action, encouraging the audience to support and contribute to the cause.

STORY OUTLINE:

     Vimal and kathir are hemophilic brothers their mother Roshini is a carrier and father Arun kumar is normal. Vimal had a injury in the past and was diagnosed to have hemophilia by doctors Santhosh, Suryanathan and Sathiya suriyan and advised them about the disease and its etiology.. At Present Vimal had an engagement with Siva dharani his own uncle's daughter who is also a carrier of the disease. On One particular day when Vimal and Kathir were going to office met with an accident and was admitted in GNMCH there doctors Haranie and Dhivya sri got to know that Vimal is hemophilic and also is past and family history and treated him cautiously and then advised his parents about the inheritance of the disease to next generation because of the close consangunity if he gets married to Sivadharani.

 

CAST AND CREW:

Cast:

 Hemophilic Brother - Vimal , Kathir kamarajan

Father - Arun Kumar

Mother - Roshni

Orthopedician- Sathiya suriyan

 Heamatologist - Santhosh,Suryananthan 

Emergency medicine doctors- Haranie , Divyasri

Crew:

Director - Vaajithaa,

Technical team- Sakthi Bala,Bhathika, Arun kumar

Cinematography - Dhyanesh,Pradeep,Srinithi

The event was well-attended by the hospital staff, patients, their families, and members of the local community. It provided a platform for open dialogue about hemophilia, and it helped to increase awareness and understanding of the condition. The hospital hopes to continue organizing events like this to support patients and their families.

In a groundbreaking initiative, DD Pothigai, the Tamil-language channel of Doordarshan, had the privilege of telecasting a special World Hemophilia Day event organized by a renowned medical college. 

The link: 

                 https://youtu.be/sL0Ky15PPPg

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