Adolescent Health Awareness and Medical Camp Held in Mohammadpur
A health awareness and medical camp for adolescent girls was held in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, organized by Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI). The program took place on March 18, with Ariba Islam, a medical student at the New York Institute of Technology, USA, present as the chief guest. Adolescent girls from Ananda Nibas Orphanage and Islami Mission Girls’ Orphanage in Mohammadpur participated in the event. The session focused on promoting health and hygiene awareness among the participants. Trainers, including Ariba Islam, discussed topics such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, the importance and proper use of sanitary napkins, and menstrual hygiene management.
In addition to group discussions, participants received individual consultations regarding their personal health concerns. Necessary primary medical assistance was also provided. At the end of the program, sanitary napkins were distributed among the participants. Later, Ariba Islam conducted awareness activities among underprivileged communities in the Mohammadpur area. During this session, she emphasized the responsible use of antibiotics and urged people not to take medication without a doctor’s prescription.
Currently, Ariba Islam is conducting research on antibiotic usage patterns, awareness, and compliance in Bangladesh. The study is initially being carried out in Nilphamari and the greater Dhaka region. Sharing her experience, Ariba Islam said that working as a volunteer with DCI since childhood has been a significant part of her life. Through this involvement, she has gained insight into the realities faced by underprivileged communities and expressed her commitment to contributing to the country’s development in the future.
Dr. Ehsan Haque, Founder and Executive Director of DCI, joined the program via video conference from the United States and expressed his best wishes for its success. He praised Ariba Islam’s long-standing involvement and humanitarian efforts and assured support for her ongoing research. It is worth mentioning that Ariba Islam is the daughter of former Member of Parliament, Engineer Sharheen Islam Chowdhury Tuhin.
Nasir Uddin Shah Milon
