Adolescent Health & Wellbeing Awareness

14 Aug 2026

AWARENESS REGARDING ADOLESCENT HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR YOUTH STUDENTS Organised by: Lions Club of Uran Gold In Association with: Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation’s YMT Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Dates: 14 August 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Venue: T. H. Wajekar Higher Secondary School, Funde & Junior College, Uran Beneficiaries: Students of Standards VII to XII Lions Club of Uran Gold, in association with Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation’s YMT Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, organised a two-day Medical Camp for Youth Students on 13 and 14 August 2026. Objectives of the Camp The major objectives of the medical camp were: * To assess the general health status of school and junior college students. * To identify common health concerns at an early stage. * To provide general health check-ups and medical consultation. * To create awareness regarding adolescent health and wellbeing. * To provide appropriate medicines to students wherever required. Adolescent Health Awareness Session A special lecture on “Kali Umaltana” – Adolescent Education was conducted exclusively for girl students. The session was delivered by Dr. Seema Mehere, HOD, Department of Gynaecology, with the objective of creating awareness among adolescent girls about important aspects of growing up, personal health, hygiene, reproductive health, and responsible health practices. Approximately 180 girl students attended the awareness session and actively participated in the programme. Medical Team The camp was supported by a dedicated team from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kharghar, comprising: * Dr. Seema Mehere - Streeroga * Dr. Sonia Sawant – Balroga * Dr. Mithila - Balroga * Dr. Ayushi Kesari - RNO Medicines and Counselling Based on the findings of the medical examination, medicines were provided to some students as required. Students were also given appropriate health advice and counselling regarding their individual health concerns. The camp provided an opportunity for students to understand the importance of regular health monitoring and timely medical consultation. Conclusion The Medical Camp for Youth Students, organised by Lions Club of Uran Gold in association with Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation’s YMT Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kharghar, was successfully conducted on 13 and 14 August 2026. The initiative demonstrated the commitment of both organisations towards improving the health and wellbeing of young students. The participation of approximately 460 students, including 180 girls in the adolescent health awareness session, reflects the usefulness and positive impact of the programme. The organisers appreciate the valuable contribution of the doctors, PG students, interns, technicians, school authorities, teachers, and volunteers whose coordinated efforts made the camp successful. Lions Club of Uran Gold Club Administration