The Worlds Health Organization (WHO) has appreciated Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar for successful completion of series of activities on World Hearing Day (WHD), a statement said.
The statement said the WHO presented a “Certificate ofAppreciation” to the GMC on the successful completion of series of activitieson World Hearing Day which is celebrated on March 3 every year.
This year, World HearingForm (WHO) had invited proposals for World Hearing Day celebration from acrossthe globe.
The statement said in thisregard the GMC, Srinagar also submitted a proposal in February. “Over 151proposals were received by the WHO and proposal from Department of CommunityMedicine, Government Medical College Srinagar was selected among 20 others toreceive a grant of 800 USD,” said a statement, adding the GMC celebrated theWorld Hearing Day 2020 on March 3 at GMC, Srinagar and Hazratbal block.
The activities includelecture sessions, quiz, screening of school children and poster competition,said Head of Department, Prof S Muhammad Salim Khan.
The activities were coordinated by Dr Sheikh MohammedSaleem, demonstrator Community Medicine, GMC, said the statement.
It said Prof Samia Rashid, Principal GMC was the patron ofthe program while Prof Muhammad Maqbool Mir, ex HOD, ENT GMC, founder andPresident of Voluntary Medicare Society was the guest of honour.