Health awareness to all sections of the community is need of the hour in our country and holding regular awareness sessions distinguish emed from other platforms. A session regarding health awareness among the hostel staff members was held at Punjab Medical College hostels on 17th of June, 2010.

The basic purpose of this session was to create awareness about the most common health issues of the present day like hepatitis, heart diseases, household poisoning, and personal hygiene. Additionally important information regarding different preventive measures was also delivered to staff members.

The session started with the recitation of the verses of the Holy Quran by Zahid Jabbar, Project coordinator 3rd year. Abdul Basit proceeded the session and passed a very serious and effective message regarding the basic principals of exercise. He also highlighted the importance of Hygiene and cleanliness in our daily life. By throwing light on the proper methodology for cleaning hands and dishes.

Next was Haseeb Nawaz, emed student member from 3rd year who enlightened staff members regarding the causative agents and sources for the transmission of hepatitis virus. He also told them about the various symptoms of a hepatitis infected patient and various precautionary measures regarding coronary heart diseases.

Zahid Jabbar another emed member of third year threw some light on causes and preventive measures regarding coronary heart diseases. Usman Nisar briefed the attendants about common household poisons and its emergency management.

In the end, all the team members took feedback from all the attendants of the session and their queries were answered. They appreciated the efforts of emed team for organizing the very first health awareness program for the hostel staff members and showed an interest for more health awareness activities in the near future.

The session ended with refreshments arranged by emed team members, 3rd year.