National Service Scheme of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai conducted a seminar on Dengue awareness on 11.07.2022. Mr. John Victor, District Malaria Officer, delivered an awakening speech in which he explained the mode of transmission of dengue fever and the means to prevent it. He highlighted major preventive measures against dengue, such as keeping the surroundings clean, disposal of stagnant water during the rainy season, and covering open water containers with mosquito nets. He explained the various mosquito-related diseases like malaria, dengue, elephantiasis, etc, and also highlighted the nature and treatment methods for the same. At the event, Valyankulam District Medical Officer Mr. Thanasekaran, District Health Supervisor Mr. Thangasamy, Health Inspector Mr Anthony and Health Inspector Mr. Jayakumar also actively participated.
At the end of this program, the Regional Health Officer Mr Thanasekaran presented an Award to the Principal for serving and creating health awareness in the district village areas during the year 2021-2022. About 347 students benefited from this program.