Rabies Awareness Programme

Mangaluru, 20th September, 2022: With the blessings of A Shama Rao, Founder of Srinivas University, under the guidance of Dr. CA A. Raghavendra Rao, Honourable Chancellor of Srinivas University and Dr. A Srinivas Rao, Honourable Pro Chancellor of Srinivas University. The Department of Virology and Immunology in collaboration with the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Srinivas University, Mukka organized “Rabies Awareness Program” on 20 th September 2022 at 10:00 AM in Srinivas University Campus, Mukka. The Chief Guest for the day was Mr. Tauseef Ahmed (Animal Rescuer, TEDx Speaker and Writer) and the Guests of Honor for the Day were Dr. Anil Kumar (Registrar, Srinivas University) and Prof. Devaseelan S (Dean, Institute of Allied Health Sciences). The program started with a prayer song sung by the students. The inauguration was done by lighting the traditional lamp by the guest and the dignitaries. The welcome address was given by Anagha (Student, Department of MLT). The significance of the Rabies Awareness program was presented by Rithika, II B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology. Mr. Tauseef Ahmed, the chief guest, gave a talk on the topic, “Prevention of Rabies through Education and Vaccination” and stressed on the importance of vaccinating the dogs to prevent the rabies virus from spreading in the animal and the human population. Right after the meaningful address by the chief guest, snacks and juice were served. Vote of thanks was given by Denwin D'Souza (Student, Department of MLT). As a part of the awareness program, 10 dogs in and around the campus were injected with the anti-rabies vaccine by Mr. Tauseef Ahmed. Organizers of the program were Ms. Maureen Edwards (Assistant Professor/Co-ordinator of Virology and Immunology Department), Mr. Naveen Bappanadu (Course Co-ordinator of Medical Laboratory Technology), Ms. Rashmi (Assistant Professor), Ms. Chaithra (Assistant Professor), Ms. Anjally Devasia (Assistant Professor) and Mrs. Arpitha N (Assistant Professor).