Community Health Screening Camp & Maternal & Child Health Initiative

1. Type of event : Extension Activity

2. Date and timings of the event : 09/02/2026

3. Venue of the event : Durgapuram Village

4. Topic of the event : Community Health Screening Camp & Maternal & Child Health Initiative

5. Aim : To promote Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3) by strengthening preventive, promotive, and supportive health services through community-based nursing interventions, health education, and capacity building.

6. General Objectives

1. To assess the baseline knowledge of mothers regarding maternal and child health practices.

2. To educate antenatal and postnatal mothers about:

3. To enhance knowledge regarding postnatal care for mothers, including:

4. To educate mothers on newborn care, including:

5. To increase awareness about child immunization schedules and prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases.

6. To empower mothers to adopt healthy lifestyle practices for improving maternal and child health outcomes.

7. Target group: Antenatal and Postnatal Mothers

8. Contact Details of Event Co-Ordinator (Name, Mobile No. and E-mail Address of Faculty/Staff): Ms. Sheenu Singh/ 9759828583/sheenusingh@sgrru.ac.in

9. Brief Description: Community Health Screening Camp & Maternal & Child Health Initiative

Under the able guidance of Dr. G Ramalakshmi, Dean SGRRIM&HS, College of Nursing the extension activity was conducted to support Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, with a focus on maternal and child health. The program aimed to improve

community awareness and promote healthy practices among mothers and children. Health education sessions were provided by 26 students. They provided Health Education to 30 mothers on antenatal care, nutrition, immunization, personal hygiene, and newborn care using simple and interactive methods. In addition, health check-ups were carried out for mothers and children, including assessment of vital signs, nutritional status, and general health. The activity helped in early identification of health problems and encouraged utilization of available health services.

Expected Outcome