CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Nehal Shah, a physiotherapist at Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC), has been awarded the Best Poster Award in a group activity under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s Health Communication Course (IHCC) 2024-25. She prepared the poster on her project titled “Eliminating Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Rural Areas.”

This prestigious six-month course is organized by ICMR in collaboration with the Centre for Development Management and Communication (CDMC) at MICA and Global Health Strategies (GHS). Five BMHRC doctors were selected for this esteemed course: Dr. Hanni Gulwani, Professor, Department of Pathology; Dr. Rachita Chansauria, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Radiology; Dr. Sanjukta Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry; Dr. Gaurav Acharya, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia; and Nehal Shah, Physiotherapist.

BMHRC’s Acting Director Manisha Srivastava, along with other colleagues, congratulated Nehal Shah and the other participants on their achievement.

About the Course:

The IHCC, which began in July 2024, aims to make advanced medical science research accessible to the general public in simple and impactful ways. Scientific language and analysis are often complex, making it difficult for laypersons to understand, sometimes leading to confusion. The ICMR Health Communication Course is designed to equip medical professionals with advanced communication skills, empowering them with health communication expertise.

The course focuses on effectively disseminating public health information, preventing misinformation, and building trust in medical science. It combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, including scientific project design, impactful presentations, posters, and other communication tools.

In partnership with renowned institutions like MICA and GHS, ICMR has initiated this program to bridge the gap between scientific research and community awareness. The course provides hands-on training in creating scientific projects and designing effective communication mediums to ensure accurate and impactful health messaging.

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