Panjab University Organises Public Health Awareness Session for Students

Centre for Public Health, Panjab University today organised an awareness session in collaboration with Girls’ Hostel 2, Panjab University.

Panjab University Organises Public Health Awareness Session for Students

Chandigarh, February 12, 2026: Centre for Public Health, Panjab University today organised an awareness session in collaboration with Girls’ Hostel 2, Panjab University.

The programme was organised under the mentorship of Chairperson Dr Manoj Kumar and in the presence of faculty member Ms Poonam Sharma. The special guest of the event, Dr Papiya Mukherjee, was felicitated.

Public Health Professional Arshpreet Kaur Bhullar spearheaded a workshop titled ‘Dengue Prevention and Mosquito Control’. During the programme, the public health professional discussed the importance of dengue prevention and effective mosquito control measures in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases.

The session highlighted practical strategies such as elimination of stagnant water, proper waste management, use of protective measures, and early recognition of warning signs of severe dengue.