News from KSHEMA | Health Camp / Outreach Program

The Department of Community Medicine, KSHEMA organized an Outreach Program - HEALTH EDUCATION AT SHASHITHULU RHTC ON WORK HAZARDS RELATED TO FISHING on 20th February 2023 at Sasihithlu RHTC.

Dr Stephie, Dr Sujay and Dr Pradnya conducted a health education session for the fishermen in Sasihithlu Beach wherein occupational hazards related to fishing and different ways to prevent them were discussed. They were educated on the hazards of prolonged exposure to the sun which could lead to dehydration and sometimes, skin cancer. They were advised to watch out for symptoms like redness, scaly lesions and blisters. Practices like bathing twice a day, wearing fresh, clean clothes, hand washing and living in a clean environment were impressed upon them.

They were also taught the importance of staying hydrated and informed of the different beverages that had good electrolyte and nutritional value.