Sri Siddhartha medical College conducted a free medical camp at Maruti Maharaj conventional hall, Tumkur on 22.06.2024. All specialist consultations were provided free to the patients and also free drugs were given, checking of blood pressure and random blood sugar test were done to screen for hypertension and diabetes respectively. A total of 97 patients attended the medical camp and received free specialist consultation and treatment.

In the view of World No tobacco day 2024 ,Department of community medicine SSMC, Tumkur along with Sri Siddhartha nursing college conducted a role play on 11/06/2024 infront of Nagavalli Gram Panchayat office between 12:00-12:30, It was presided by Dr M B Sanikop, Principal SSMC, Dr G N Prabhakar, Vice Principal SSMC, Dr Cheluve Gowda HOD Department of community medicine, Dr Veena Assistant professor Department of community medicine, Dr Viquar Ahmed Associate Professor, department of community medicine was the coordinator for the event, Mrs Mangalagowramma, President Gram Panchayat ,Nagavalli, Mrs Rukmini, Member of Gram Panchayat

All Staffs and Postgraduates of the Department of the Community medicine welcomed the dignitaries following which role play was enacted. The students and the participants were thanked for their active participation.

In the view of World Environmental day 2024 ,Department of community medicine SSMC, Tumkur along with Sri Siddhartha nursing college faculties and students on 11/06/2024 At Rural health training centre, Nagavalli. Tree saplings were planted by Dr M B Sanikop ,Principal SSMC and Dr G N Prabhakar ,Vice principal SSMC,Tumkur which symbolizes our dedication to a greener planet. Each tree helps fight climate change, boosts biodiversity, and purifies the air. This small act of planting a sapling inspires collective environmental responsibility, promoting a healthier Earth for future generations. Together, our efforts can lead to substantial positive change.The programme was presided by Dr M B Sanikop, Principal SSMC, Dr G N Prabhakar, Vice Principal SSMC, Dr Cheluve Gowda , HOD Department of community medicine, Dr Veena Assistant professor, Department of community medicine, Dr Ramya K S, Associate professor, Dr Ashwini, Assistant professor, Dr Viquar Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department of community medicine was the coordinator for the event,

The Department of Community medicine welcomed the dignitaries. The students and the participants were thanked for their active participation.

National Dengue Day 2024 was observed on 05-06-2024 by the department of community medicine SSMC, Sri Siddhartha nursing college along with District administration at BGS Circle, Tumkur District health officer, District surgeon, faculties, Post graduates and Undergraduate students from our medical and nursing college gathered together aimed at raising awareness about dengue prevention and control measures and promoting public health. Awareness was done through use of placards, posters, audio visual aids, slogans and some of the slogans like “If they breed you will bleed”, “Stay bite-free, Stay dengue-free” were displayed by our medical and nursing students. A Jattha was organized from BGS circle with the theme “Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow”.

The Jaatha was flaged off at 10:00 AM from BGS Circle to District Commissioners office by the dignitaries. The programme was attended by Dr Manjunath District health officer ,Dr Asgar baig, District surgeon, Dr Chandrashekar Programme officer officer of NVBDCP ,Dr Rangaswamy President Indian medical association ,Tumkuru, Dr Cheluve gowda, Hod & Professor, SSMC Tumkur ,Dr Mir viquar ahmed Associate professor, Department of Community Medicine, All the Postgraduates Dr Neha Nagaraj, Dr Sideek, Dr Ramees Badar, Dr Amal Kareem, Dr Nivedha Emmanuel & Dr Kirubakaran from the Department of community medicine, SSMC,Tumkur welcomed the gathering and the dignitaries.

Dr chandrashekar spoke about dengue transmission by aedes mosquitoes & prevention revolves around eliminating mosquitoe breeding sites using insect repellants, wearing protective clothing and also looking for early symptoms of dengue. The students were thanked for their active participation. The program ended at 12:45 PM.

World Environmental Day 2024 was observed on 05-06-2024 by the department of community medicine, SSMC, Sri Siddhartha nursing college along with District administration at BGS Circle, Tumkur District health officer, District surgeon, faculties, Post graduate and Undergraduate students from our medical and nursing college gathered together and emphasized the urgent need for transformative action to heal the planet, focusing on innovative solutions for conservation, sustainable development, and restoring ecosystems from Tree planting initiatives to clean-up campaigns which is possible only when individuals, communities, and organizations unite to make a tangible difference. Awareness was done through use of placards, posters, audio visual aids, slogans and some of the slogans like “PROTECT OUR SPECIES: BIODIVERSITY IS OUR LIFELINE”, “THERE IS NO PLANET B” “GREEN TODAY, GREENER TOMORROW” were displayed by our medical and nursing students. A Jaatha was organized from BGS Circle with the theme “LAND RESTORATION, DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT RESILIENCE”.

The Jaatha was flaged off at 10:00 AM from BGS Circle to District Commissioners office by the dignitaries. The programme was attended by Dr Manjunath District health officer ,Dr Asgar baig, District surgeon, Dr Chandrashekar, National climate change programme officer, Dr Rangaswamy President Indian medical association ,Tumkuru, Dr Cheluve Gowda, Hod & Professor, SSMC Tumkur ,Dr Mir viquar ahmed Associate professor, Department of Community Medicine, All the Postgraduates Dr Neha Nagaraj, Dr Sideek, Dr Ramees Badar, Dr Amal Kareem, Dr Nivedha Emmanuel & Dr Kirubakaran from the Department of community medicine, SSMC,Tumkur welcomed the gathering and the dignitaries.

Dr chandrashekar Spoke about climate change and its significant threats to the planet, Extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and sea-level rise are increasingly evident, impacting communities worldwide. He also emphasized that the efforts to mitigate climate change is only through renewable energy adoption, emissions reduction and conservation initiatives are urgent actions needed to be taken.

World Environment Day human chain was displayed to the public by the students of our medical and nursing college with the aim to unite people in a symbolic display of solidarity for environmental protection. Participants formed a chain to visually represent the interconnectedness of humanity and our shared responsibility to safeguard the planet. Through the human chain, participants raise awareness about pressing environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. By joining hands, people demonstrate their commitment to collective action and inspire others to prioritize environmental stewardship in their daily lives and building a sustainable future for all. The students were thanked for their active participation. The program ended at 12:45 PM.