KARIMNAGAR, JULY 28, 2025: To mark World Hepatitis Day, the Department of Zoology at Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College for Women, Karimnagar, organised an insightful poster presentation session on Monday, aimed at spreading awareness about viral hepatitis and its prevention.
Under the guidance of HoD of Zoology, M. Kalyani, and coordinated by Lecturer Imrose Shahewar, students prepared informative and creative posters highlighting key aspects of hepatitis, including transmission, symptoms, available vaccines, and the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle changes.
The programme was inaugurated by Principal T. Malathi, who addressed the gathering and emphasized the global impact of hepatitis and the urgent need for public education. She appreciated the efforts of the Zoology Department in sensitising students through academic engagement.
Vice Principal S.Padmaja and senior faculty G.Samatha commended the students’ enthusiastic participation and reiterated the importance of such co-curricular activities in fostering scientific temperament and social responsibility among youth.
The day was an opportunity for all to get a detailed knowledge about Hepatitis – its causes, prevention, treatment and care. The speakers said that several million of are living with hepatitis B and C worldwide, and 1.4 million die due to these infections every year. Transmission of this virus can be prevented through better awareness and services that improve vaccinations, blood and injection safety to reduce harm. They said that it was important for everyone to be aware of the risk factors of Hepatitis and that to help in hepatitis hepatitis-free generations.
Students from all streams visited the poster gallery and interacted with presenters, gaining valuable insights into the causes, effects, and preventive measures of hepatitis. The event concluded with a vote of thanks and recognition of the best posters presented.
The event was part of a series of awareness programmes observed in line with the global theme “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”, reinforcing the college’s commitment to public health education.
