The Department of Obstertrics and
Gynaecological Nursing organised a STATE
LEVEL WORKSHOP on ‘Press For Progress: SAFE INVITRO TO HEALTHY INVIVO’ on March
8, 2018. The
inaugural ceremony began at 9am by invoking God’s blessings. Rev. Fr Richard
Aloysius Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Dr Judith
Angelitta Noronha, Professor and Associate Dean; Head of the Obstetrics and
Gynaecological Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, Rev Sr
Jacintha D’souza Principal, Father Muller College of Nursing, Mrs Pramila D’Souza,
Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing Department & Organising
Chairperson and Mrs Shobha Xavier, Assistant Professor and Organising Secretary
were the dignitaries of the programme. Mrs Pramila Dsouza welcomed the audience
which was followed by lighting of the lamp. Dr Judith Noronha the Chief Guest,
unfolded the theme of the International Women’s Day. Mrs Vedavathi, Lady Health Visitor, was
honored for her achievements and contribution towards women in the society. The
inaugural also marked the release of a book “From a Mother, To a Mother: A Post
Pregnancy Support Guide†authored by Mrs Pramila D’souza, Assistant Professor
at Father Muller College of Nursing, Dr Joylene D’Almeida, Assisatnt Professor
at Father Muller Medical College and Ms Darryl Aranha, Associate Professor at
Father Muller College of Nursing. Rev.
Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions delivered
the presidential address. The inaugural ceremony concluded with the vote of
thanks proposed by Mrs Shobha Xavier.
This was
followed by scientific sessions by eminent personnel in the Obstetrics. There
was a debate on Patient Safety in Obstetrics. The workshop, comprising of four
relevant stations, was dealt with by skillful obstetricians.