Students taught on adolescent care and sexual health

EMN
DIMAPUR, APRIL 19

Under the aegis of National Health Mission, the District Health Society, Kohima in collaboration with Japanese Encephalitis Campaign, conducted the second phase of District Level IEC/BCC activities in Adolescent Reproductive & Sexual Health (ARSH) at Nagabazar Baptist High School on April 17 last.

The Programme was chaired by Kungcham Dailiam, Media officer, Kohima while Dr. Akaholi Chishi, MO (SHP) took the technical part by imparting health talk on ARSH. Citing on the subject, she informed the students what adolescent health is about and sensitized them on the physical and emotional changes that happen during this period. She also informed them of the services available at the Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics.Speaking on the importance of Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplement (WIFS), Dr Akaholi elaborated on anaemia problems, dangers of early pregnancy, hygienic issues to inculcate a healthy fitness life style to the students.

She also talked on ‘Adolescents’, guide on Abstinence, where practicing abstinence means keeping your promise and not having sex till marriage. Abstinence is a good way to protect oneself from many harmful outcomes like early pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), she explained. Dr Akaholi also stated that Abstinence gives time to each and every one to learn about relationships in a safe way.

A street play based on drug abuse and the dangers of early marriage was performed by the students. Their involvement in the play was inspired by the purpose of providing them with awareness on adolescent health.

The programme saw a good turn out with maximum participants from the school authority. The School administration appreciated the initiative and welcomed similar ventures in the future also.

Students taught on adolescent care and sexual health