KARIMNAGAR, NOVEMBER 13, 2026: A free health check-up camp and an awareness seminar on women’s health titled “Women’s Health: Common Problems, Prevention and Care” were jointly organised by the Health Club of Government Women’s Degree College (Autonomous), Karimnagar, and Medicover Hospital, Karimnagar, for the benefit of the girl students, on Friday.
The programme was attended by the College Vice-Principal, Afsari Usmani; Health Club Coordinator, Nazia Rahman; Health Club members J. Anitha, Lecturer in Zoology, and D. Swaroopa, Lecturer in Mathematics; IQAC Coordinator M. Kalpana; and other faculty members, who extended their support and made the programme successful.
Dr Gouri Lakshmi, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest and Resource Person, created awareness among the students about various health issues faced by women. She interacted with the students in a friendly and open manner, patiently listened to their concerns and queries, and offered appropriate guidance, solutions and medical advice.
Dr. Gouri Lakshmi particularly explained PCOS and PCOD, along with other common health concerns faced by young girls and women, such as irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalances, anaemia, thyroid disorders, stress, obesity, nutritional deficiencies and menstrual hygiene. She elaborated on the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and appropriate management of these conditions. She encouraged the students to adopt healthy lifestyle practices, consume a balanced diet, exercise regularly and consult medical professionals whenever necessary.
As part of the free health check-up camp, BP and blood sugar tests were conducted for the students. Based on the test results, the medical team also provided free medical prescriptions to the students.
The students participated enthusiastically in the health camp and interactive awareness session and greatly benefited from the programme. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
Awareness Programme on the Occasion of World Diabetes Day
Government Women’s Degree College (Autonomous), Karimnagar, organised an awareness programme on diabetes for its students on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, which is observed on November 14.
Dr. Sushmita from Medicover Hospital attended the programme as the Chief Guest and educated the students about diabetes. She explained the causes, symptoms, health complications and preventive measures associated with the disease.
She emphasized that diabetes can be prevented or effectively managed by following a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical exercise and maintaining a disciplined and healthy lifestyle.
On this occasion, the College Vice-Principal, Afsari Usmani, stated that everyone should develop awareness about health and follow healthy lifestyle practices. N. Manoj Kumar, Head of the Department of Biological Sciences, encouraged the students to gain awareness about diabetes prevention and spread health awareness in society.
Faculty members Y. Narayana, J. Anitha, G. Yakambaram, K. Mounika and C.H. Ramya, along with several students, participated in the programme.
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