About The Department
The Community Medicine Department is dedicated to enhancing public health through field-based research, community health interventions, and promoting preventive healthcare. Our department focuses on addressing pressing health concerns through a comprehensive approach that empowers communities with the knowledge and resources to improve their health outcomes.
Key Focus Areas:
• EyeCare
We focus on improving vision health through community-based screenings, education, and treatment for preventable eye conditions, ensuring broader access to eye care services.
• CardiacCare
Our department is committed to raising awareness and offering early detection of heart-related diseases. Through education and preventive strategies, we work to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in the community
• Women’sCancer
We emphasize the importance of early detection and prevention of women’s cancers, including breast and cervical cancer. Our programs focus on raising awareness and promoting regular screenings.
• LungHealth
Our lung health initiatives address respiratory conditions like tuberculosis and asthma. We provide education, prevention strategies, and access to treatment to help reduce lung disease prevalence.
• Diabetes
Focusing on both the prevention and management of diabetes, we educate communities on lifestyle changes, diet, and regular monitoring to prevent complications and improve quality of life.
• Anaemia
We address the issue of anaemia, particularly in women and children, through nutritional interventions, iron supplementation, and health education to improve dietary habits and overall health.
As part of our commitment to improving community health, the department has adopted 12 villages under our Family Adoption Program. This initiative focuses on providing holistic health interventions, regular health screenings, educational workshops, and community-based healthcare solutions. By working closely with rural populations, we aim to improve health outcomes, raise awareness, and empower communities to maintain long-term health and well-being.
The Community Medicine Department regularly organizes CME sessions, workshops, and conferences to provide healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and advancements in public health and community medicine. These events offer opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and the exchange of ideas on effective community health practices. Our aim is to support the professional development of healthcare providers and ensure they are equipped to address emerging public health challenges.
Through our focused health interventions, field-based research, and continuous education efforts, we are committed to creating healthier communities and fostering a culture of preventive healthcare.
Faculty
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Library
Department Library was established in 2013.This library has collection of books related to public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, environment, preventive medicine, health policy and other text books of Community Medicine. It provides access to departmental staff members, students and Interns.
Museum
Community Medicine museum is educational resource, offering a platform to explore the evolution and scope of public health for the undergraduates. The museums display historical, artefacts, models, charts, specimens, instruments, and audiovisual materials that showcase the development of healthcare systems, epidemiological milestones, and public health interventions.
Through exhibits on sanitation, nutrition, and communicable disease control, one can get insights into how public health initiatives have shaped and transformed communities health status over a period of time. The museum also provides information and insights about current public health challenges and innovations. By connecting historical perspectives with contemporary issues, such museums inspire action and advocate for community involvement, promote a deeper understanding of the role of public health in achieving societal well-being.
These are invaluable tools for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the general public which helps in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. The displays on topics like health promotion, social determinants of health, and sustainable healthcare practices, encourages the visitors to indulge into discussions about its relevance and application related to improving their health status. Health campaigns, and guided tours of the museums is organized for school students to emphasize the importance of preventive medicine and community-based interventions
The museum has the following thematic areas:
1. Concepts of health, disease, epidemiology and research methodology
2. International health agencies and its role
3. National health programmes ( communicable disease, NCDs, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, health education)
4. Environmental and occupational health
5. Nutrition
6. Medical entomology
Conferences
“ Strengthening TB Response In Villages For Achieving END -TB -2025”
The conference "Strengthening TB Response in Villages for Achieving END-TB-2025" brings together stakeholders to enhance grassroots TB control. It focuses on community engagement, capacity building integrating TB services into village healthcare systems, promoting innovation, advocating for supportive policies, and establishing effective monitoring.
The goal is to accelerate progress towards eliminating TB by 2025, aligning with the WHO's End TB Strategy.
