As part of the observance of World Autism Awareness Day, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Moodubidire, organized a Health Awareness Programme titled “Games and Health Awareness Talk for Specially Abled Children” on 25th February 2025 from 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM at the Government Primary School, Gandhinagar, Moodubidire, under the Moodubidri Urban locality. The programme was organized by the Department of Mano Vijnana Evam Manasa Roga in collaboration with the Department of Kaya Chikitsa. The awareness session was conducted by Dr. Vinitha D’Souza, who served as the resource person for the programme. The session focused on promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and general health awareness among specially abled children through interactive games and simple health education talks. A total of 45 specially abled children from the Moodubidri block participated in the programme and actively engaged in the activities conducted. One intern from the institution also attended and assisted in the programme. The initiative successfully created awareness on health and well-being in an inclusive and child-friendly manner and highlighted the importance of community outreach and sensitization towards the needs of specially abled children.
