Name of Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Date of Event: 14-09-2026

Event Coordinator: Dr. Shafkat, Dr. Imtiyaz Hussain
Organized by: Placebo Club, School of Pharmacy in collaboration with IIC & IQAC Desh Bhagat University.

Venue:- Sounti Village

Objective of the Event

The Health Awareness Camp was organized at Sounti Village with the active participation of Pharm.D students to encourage villagers to regularly monitor important health parameters, to create awareness regarding blood pressure, blood sugar, body weight, pulse rate, and body temperature, to educate the public about healthy lifestyle practices, proper diet, and regular physical activity and to provide Pharm.D students with practical experience in community health screening and patient counselling.

Description of the Event

A Health Awareness Camp was conducted in Sounti Village to promote health awareness and encourage the local public to take an active role in maintaining their health. Pharm.D students (2^nd year, 3^rd year and 4^th year) actively participated in the organization and execution of the camp. Various health parameters, including blood pressure, blood sugar, body weight, pulse rate, and body temperature, were checked by the students and faculty members.

Activities Conducted

1. Health Awareness Skit – A health awareness skit was presented by the Pharm.D students to communicate important health messages to the public in a simple and engaging manner. The skit focused on healthy lifestyle practices, disease prevention and the importance of timely health check-ups.

2. Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Checkup – Blood pressure of the villagers was checked using a blood pressure monitoring device. Participants were educated about the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure and the need for regular monitoring. Pulse rate was checked as part of the basic health screening. Participants were informed about the importance of pulse rate as one of the basic indicators of health.

3. Blood Sugar Checkup – Blood sugar levels were checked using an appropriate glucometer. The public was educated about diabetes, the importance of blood sugar monitoring, and healthy lifestyle practices.

4. Weight Checkup – The body weight of participants was measured. The students explained the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight and its relationship with overall health.

5. Body Temperature Checkup – Body temperature was measured for the participants. The students explained the significance of monitoring body temperature and seeking medical attention when necessary.

6. Health Awareness Speech – A health awareness speech was delivered to the public of Saunti Village by the Pharm.D students. The speech focused on the importance of maintaining good health and taking preventive measures against common diseases.

Outcome of the Event

The Health Awareness Camp successfully encouraged the public of Saunti Village to become more conscious about their health. The screening activities helped villagers to understand the importance of monitoring basic health parameters and identifying potential health concerns at an early stage.

The interaction between the Pharm.D students and villagers also helped improve awareness regarding healthy lifestyle practices and preventive healthcare. The skit attracted public attention and provided an effective way of communicating health-related messages.

For the Pharm.D students, the camp provided valuable practical experience in community health screening, patient interaction, health education, counselling, and public awareness activities.