Corona Virus has been evolving as a global threat to humanity killing more than 900 worldwide & affecting 50000 people. The spread has been catastrophic and unprecedented. Lack of any pertinent treatment and increasing myths around it has led to fourfold rise in the number of cases. Therefore it’s imperative for every health care worker most importantly nursing community globally to spread awareness among local masses.
In line with the guidelines from Government of Odisha Health & Family Welfare Dept. as well as our social obligation; we the Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) organized a Sensitization Program on Novel Corona Virus Spread in Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) on 08/02/2020 at 4:00 PM. This program was initiated by respected Principal CON, KINS Prof. (Mrs.) Amarita Lenka to create awareness among students & staff of KISS. It was supported by Dr. Ramesh Pattnaik, Incharge KISS Hospital & KISS Manager Mr. Manas Ranjan Parhi for arrangement of the venue & logistics. Nearly 3500 students and 50 employees of KISS participated in this educational activity. Initially a 20 minutes lecture session with audio-visual aids was conducted by Mr. Chandan Pradhan, (faculty KINS). This was followed by 30 minutes of Street Play & Health Education by 4th Year B.Sc. (N) students of KINS guided by Mrs. Soumya Sonalika, Asst. Prof. KINS. Students of KISS practiced & performed steps for safe hand washing techniques as a preventive measure for virus spread and the program came to an end at 5:00 PM. The event was highly appreciated by KISS Headmaster & KISS Hospital Incharge.