By: Wani Arfat
Pampore, September 29: Heart health took centre stage at Ramzaan College of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Galander Pampore, as the institution observed World Heart Day with an awareness programme combining academic presentations, educational models, creative activities and a special video on heart attack awareness and emergency response.
The entire programme was organised by the third-semester students under the guidance of Rabiya Maam, Lubna Maam, Aqib Sir and Rayees Sir. The students took an active role in planning, organising and presenting the different activities, focusing on cardiovascular health, heart-related diseases, warning signs and the importance of timely action during cardiac emergencies.
As part of the academic activities, Burhan Altaf, Malikzada Saqlain, Hafiz Saqlain, Farhan Wani, Furkana Gani, and the one and only Sehran Javaid prepared a model of the human heart. Humaira Ashraf prepared a separate model on pulmonary artery disease and also presented the topic before the gathering.
The presentations covered different aspects of cardiovascular health. Hafiz Saqlain spoke about coronary artery disease (CAD), while Furkana Gani spoke about the heart and its importance. The programme was anchored by Basira Javaid, who conducted the proceedings.
The students also added a creative element to the observance by preparing a rangoli. Ishrat and Humaira Ashraf worked on the rangoli as part of the World Heart Day activities.
One of the highlights of the programme was a specially prepared video on heart attack awareness and emergency response. Hafiz Saqlain, Malikzada Saqlain, Burhan Altaf, Rayees Sir, Basira Javaid, Mashuda Gul and Wani Arfat contributed to the video, while Basharat Amin, a fifth-semester student, created the video.
The programme was attended by Principal Prof. Jamsheeda Zaroo, along with Nazakat Maam, Mehak Maam, Muskaan Maam, Aabid Sir and Inayat Sir.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Prof. Jamsheeda Zaroo appreciated the third-semester students for taking the initiative to organise the programme and for presenting their learning through different academic and creative activities. In her concluding remarks, she said, “Third-semester students are half teachers,” highlighting their growing knowledge and their ability to share what they learn with others.
The Principal also described the students as a “different batch,” appreciating their enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to take part in activities beyond routine classroom learning.
The programme reflected the World Heart Day message “Don’t Miss a Beat,” with the students drawing attention to the importance of heart health, awareness of cardiovascular diseases and timely action during emergencies.
Through models, presentations, rangoli and the heart attack awareness video, the third-semester students turned their classroom learning into a wider health-awareness message. The programme concluded with an emphasis on the role of nursing students as future healthcare professionals in promoting health education and encouraging timely care in the community.
