Workshop on Social Work Intervention for Non-Communicable Diseases

Chandigarh March 23, 2019

            Centre for Social Work, Panjab University organized a one day workshop on Social Work Intervention for Non Communicable Diseases (NCD)here today. 

            The  workshop was conducted by Suneel Vatsayan, Chairperson, NADA India Foundation, New Delhi and Pallavi, a trained Social Worker from New Delhi as the experts from the field. 

            Speaking on the occasion Suneel Vatsayan said that “a meaningful involvement of youth and patience is very important for making our healthcare system acceptable, accessible and available for all. There participation at local and policy level is important to make universal health coverage a success. These young people were trained to join the young health force during these workshops. 

            Pallavi shared the burden of non-communicable diseases in the country and across the world and the different social work interventions required while working with youngsters.

            The workshop was inaugurated by Dr Rajesh Kumar Chander, Chairperson, Department of Women Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 

            Speaking on the occasion he highlighted the holistic concept of health is significant for women’s empowerment and especially in context of Non-Communicable diseases. The mental health aspects regarding women’s health are neglected in day-to-day life. He cited various examples to explain the situation of the existing scenario of the non-communicable diseases in case of women.

            Gaurav Gaur, Assistant Professor, Centre for Social Work, PU also shared his experiences regarding the non-communicable diseases and he motivated the students to come forward and join this campaign. He also shared the examples from the different Indian states regarding their health status and the existing problems faced by them.

             Dr Monica M Singh, Chairperson welcomed and thanked the guests and shared the importance of organizing such workshops.

             The students shared their presentations in the last session regarding their work plan to be executed on behalf of the University in times to come.