Attendees: Dr. Sandhya Khadse (Dean), Dr. Varsha Rathod (Medical Superintendent), Dr. Rajshekhar Yadav (Prof. OBGY Dept.), Dr. Vishwajeet Chavan (Prof. & Head Community Medicine Dept.), Dr. Meena Shrikant (Assistant Prof., OBGY Dept.), Dr. Sujit Dagle (Senior Resident, Medicine Dept.), Ms. Gauri Bhoite (Clinical Dietician), Mr. Manoj Dome, MSW, and nursing staff of MCH Belapur Navi Mumbai. Event Overview: On the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2024, 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer’ World Hypertension Day is celebrated every year on May 17. The day has aimed to spread awareness about hypertension, its risk factors, complications, and management of hypertension. Also awareness regarding hypertension in pregnancy, its complications, and management

Key Highlights:

Sandhya Khadse gave an introduction to health issues and hypertension in the paediatric age group. Varsha Rathod explained in detail about awareness on hypertension and precautions to be taken. Rajshekhar Yadav explained in detail about hypertension in pregnancy, its complications, and management. Vishwajeet Chavan explained about the national health program for hypertension and the benefits provided under this program. Sujit Dagle explained in detail about complications of hypertension. Gauri Bhoite explained about the DASH diet and salt intake in hypertension. Manoj Dome summarised the program and gave a vote of thanks.

The event concluded with a feedback session where the audience had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.

Overall, the event was successful in spreading awareness and orienting about the World Hypertension Day theme, 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer,’ and the session was informative.

Report Prepared By:

1. Dr. Manju Bhashini Sundru, Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine
2. Dr. Sujit Dagle Senior Resident, Dept. of General Medicine.
3. Mr. Manoj Dome (MSW)