Following the inaugural program, an interactive session on “Menstrual Health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)” was deliberated by Ms Yashwini, PhD Scholar, Department of Child Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal. Ms Yashwini, highlighted the menstrual cycle, menstrual health, hygienic practices, and also the PCOS and its management. The session was designed to enhance awareness and inspire action, highlighting the significance of menstrual health while working to reduce issues related to PCOS.

The awareness session included interactive elements such as discussions, videos, and demonstrations of mindfulness activities to engage the students effectively. A total of 110 students, 10 teachers, and three Rotary members participated in the program. This health awareness program contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender equality), 6 (clean water and sanitation), and 12 (Responsible consumption and production). Feedback was taken from the participants. The students and the teachers appreciated the sessions, and expressed that it was useful for them, and the session was well organized.

Dr. Anice George, Professor, and Dr. Binu E Margaret, Assistant Professor from the Department of Child Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal, Rtn Sathyananda Nayak, President, Rotary, Parkala, Principal, and teachers of Parkala High School, Parkala were present for this event.