Bhubaneswar, July 8: Panel discussions, simulations,
demonstrations, lectures, counseling and group activities marked a six-
day workshop on implementation of the national health program in the
country which commenced at the SUM Nursing College, faculty of
nursing of SOA Deemed to be University here, on Monday.
The workshop, an initiative of the M.Sc. (Nursing) first year
students of the institute, was aimed at fostering a deeper
understanding of the national health policies among the upcoming
healthcare professionals.
The inaugural program of the workshop was graced by Prof. (Dr.)
Pusparaj Samantasinghar, Medical Superintendent of the Institute of
Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, while the theme of the
event—‘National Health Program and Policy in Transforming Healthcare
System in India—the Silent Revolution’ was introduced by Prof. Tapati
Saha, the Workshop Coordinator.
Prof. (Dr.) Samantasinghar spoke on the significance of national
health programs in improving public health outcomes and building a
resilient healthcare framework.
Prof. Sasmita Das, Dean of SNC, shared her insight on the
relevance of the workshop in the backdrop of evolving healthcare
landscape.
Prof. Saha emphasized the critical role of policy making in
enabling people access equitable healthcare across the country.
Altogether 77 B.Sc. (Nursing) students of third year are actively
participating in the workshop. Interactive methods are being used to
promote critical thinking, skill development and collaborative learning
among the participants. Ms. Rojalin Sahu, Student Coordinator,
proposed the vote of thanks.
NURSING FACULTY OF SOA ORGANISES 6-DAY WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY
