Amity University Gwalior organized an Expert Lecture on 'Emerging Viral Infection,Prevention & Control

Red Ribbon Club - AUMP organizes an Expert Lecture ‘Emerging Viral Infections, Prevention and Control’

Dr Bharat Jain, HOD, Department of Pathology, GR Medical College, Gwalior delivering his lecture on 'Emerging Viral Infections, Prevention and Control

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) addressing the gathering

Dr Bharat Jain, HOD, Department of Pathology, GR Medical College, Gwalior explaining the judicious use of masks

Audience during the Lecture

Alarming level of emerging Swine Flu and other viral infections (Ebola virus and Bird flu) are being reported in the country, especially in Gujarat, Rajasthan, M.P. and U.P. Enhancement of general awareness about the disease is the felt need of the society. Red Ribbon Club of Amity University Gwalior organized an expert lecture on the topic of ‘Emerging Viral Infections, Prevention and Control’ on 17 Feb 2015 at 1615 hours in the University Auditorium.

Dr. Bharat Jain, HOD,Department of Pathology, GR Medical College, Gwalior, delivered a lecture to a packed hall of students from all disciplines. HoIs, HoDs, teaching and non teaching staff members also attended the lecture as it was a session concerning the greatest public anxiety of the hour. In a very simple and coherent language, Dr. Jain briefly cleared all possible doubts of the audience, developing a clear picture of the Swine flu and Ebola virus, clearing all myths. He also detailed the simple procedures of protection against swine flu infection and treatment management.

In his closing remarks, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd) emphasized on IPL concept of ‘Immunity, Personal hygiene and Life style’ as the success mantra to conquer most of the common ailments.

The Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Rachana Kathal, Program Officer, NSS & Red Ribbon Club, AUMP.