International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8, which recognizes women’s achievements and promotes gender equality. To honor this tradition of celebrating womanhood, the department of Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) organized various programs, awareness sessions, outreach programs, and activities.

Awareness Session for ASHA workers

An awareness session on “Identifying Danger Signs during Pregnancy” for ASHA workers from Udupi and Manipal was held on March 4, 2025, from 2:30 pm to 3 pm, which was deliberated by Dr. Sonia R. B. D'Souza, Professor and Head of the Department of OBG Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal. The gist of the talk was to create awareness among the ASHA workers to make them aware of the danger signs, identification methods, proper referral, and how they could prevent some of the conditions that are preventable or those that may lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes if not identified early. The ASHA workers were thankful for the session and also discussed their doubts. The participants assured that this knowledge and awareness regarding the identification of danger signs would help them in their daily routine work of antenatal registration and referral.