Reports from the IWSA Branches 2024 onwards

Kolhapur

IWSA-Activity Report Aug. 2024-2025

Wild Tree Samplings distribution and Plantation

10^th August 2024

Indian Women Scientist’s Association, Kolhapur Branch in association with Shri Chaundeshwari Devang Kosthi Mahila Much, NSS and NCC unit of Dr. Ganpatrao Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Sangola organized Wild Tree distribution and Plantation program on the occasion of birth anniversary of Late Dr. Ganpatrao Deshmukh,former, MLA and Agriculture Minister. Wild tree samplings were distributed amongst the students for plantation in their farm along with responsibility of taking care of these plant. There are about 125 samplings of plants like Neem, Pongamia, Bakul, Shisav, Pimple, Kavath, Palas, Tamarind, Bahava, Bel, Vad, were distributed amongst the students.

Activity members: Dr. Seema Gaikwad, Convener, IWSA Kolhapur Branch, Lata Kambale, Sneha Kumthekar and team, Dr. Kakasaheb Ghadage, Dr. Jagganath Thombare.

Number of Participants: 135

Kalpakkam

IWSA Activity report- Doctor’s Talk on 27.09.2024

Doctor’s talk on “Women: Menarche to Menopause” by Dr. M.G. Dhanalakshmi, Professor & Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sri Ramachandra Institue of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu was organised by IWSA, Kalpakkam branch on 27th September, 2024 at Vikram Sarabhai Auditorium, IGCAR, Kalpakkam. The program started with a welcome address by Smt. Jemimah Ebenezer, Convener, IWSA-K. Dr. Sangeetha Jayakumar introduced the speaker.
Dr. M. G. Dhanalakshmi talked about the physical and emotional changes during the journey from menarche to menopause. She provided better understanding of these distinct stages viz. adolescent, reproductive and menopause governs with hormonal changes. She addressed the increased risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cervical cancer and weight gain. She also emphasized on need of lifestyle changes, regular check-ups, hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment to maintain well-being during these stages. The talk was followed by an interactive session. About 150 members and colleagues participated in the programme. Dr. Veena Subramanian, Joint-Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks.

IWSA Activity report- Doctor’s Talk on 19.07.2024
Doctor’s talk on “Benefits of Preventive Care in Women Health” by Dr. M. Jayashree, Medical Superintendent, DAE Hospital, GSO, Kalpakkam was organised by IWSA, Kalpakkam branch on 19th July, 2024 at HASL Lecture Hall, IGCAR. The program started with a welcome address by Smt. Jemimah Ebenezer, Convener, IWSA-K. Dr. Veena Subramanian introduced the speaker. Dr. M. Jayshree talked about the importance of preventive health care for women which enhances quality of life, effectively manages risks and maintains well being. She also emphasised the early detection of cancer can significantly increase survival rate. She necessitates regular health check-ups for the identification and early interventions of illness before develop into non-curable disease. She insisted on the regular visits to health care provider enables lifestyle changes, preventive measures and self care strategies. During an interactive session, she cleared many queries posed by members and colleagues. Followed by the talk, IWSA gave warm felicitation to IWSA life member, Dr. M. Jayashree, who is stepping down from office in the month of July 2024. Members appreciated her dedicated tireless activities and shared the memories of their interactions and wished her a peaceful retired life. IWSA (K), as a token of love and gratitude, presented a memento. Dr. Sangeetha Jayakumar, compeered the program and Dr. M. Manohari proposed the vote of thanks.

Pune

Roorkee

Reports from the IWSA Branches 2023-2024

We are happy to announce IWSA’s 12th branch at Ajmer, Rajasthan from June 2024

Here are the glimpses of activities by Ajmer adhoc branch during Dec 2023 to May 2024

Welcome IWSA -AJMER Branch!

AJMER

AMRAVATI

BARODA

BENGALURU

DELHI

HYDERABAD

KALPAKKAM

KOLHAPUR

NAGPUR

NELLORE

PUNE

ROORKEE

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