In collaboration with the Nurses Initiative for Community Empowerment (NICE) Delhi chapter, the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Delhi state branch, conducted a cancer awareness program for the residents of the Tibetan Youth Hostel, consisting of 50 college students and the hostel staff on 19/10/2024 from 2.30 PM to 4 PM at Tibetans Youth Hostel Auditorium, sector 14, Rohini.

The main focused messages were:

1. “Early detection saves lives—regular screenings and self-exams can make a crucial difference in cancer outcomes.”
2. “Spread the word: Knowledge is power in the fight against cancer; educate yourself and others about prevention and treatment options.”

The Program started with Registration by Ms. Ashly Mathew, Chairperson of the Program Committee, and Mrs. Geeta Rani, Representative ANM/LHV, TNAI Delhi State Branch. The President of TNAI Delhi State Branch, Mrs. Yangchen Dolma, delivered the welcome speech and was a Moderator for the Awareness Program. The first session started with the Prevention and early detection of cancer by the National Chairman of NICE, Mr Mathew Varghese, which was followed by a Breast self-examination & its importance delivered by a lived experience expert, Ms Neelima Sharad Shingade, Senior Nursing Officer of AIIMS IRCH, New Delhi. The final session, an orientation to Delhi Government Healthcare facilities in the Rohini region, was held by Dr Sharwan Kumar Dhaka, Chairperson of the Public Health Nursing Section, TNAI Delhi State Branch.

At the end of all the sessions, Dr V. Indumathy, Secretary of TNAI Delhi State Branch delivered the Vote of Thanks. Finally, all the speakers/ resource persons/ experts were felicitated by Dr. Tenzin Thupten, Director of the Tibetan Youth Hostel. The program concluded with the group photo.

In line with the decision at the TNAI’s EC meeting (2019) to orient the TNAI State & UT Branch Executive Committee members to the functioning of TNAI within three months of the State/UT Branch Election, the executive members from the Delhi State Branch participated in one-day orientation program on 14the October 2024 from 8 am to 5.30 pm at TNAI HQ and its Greater Noida campus.

After the welcome address, there was a session related to TNAI and SNAI and also a briefing on TNAI’s role as a recruitment agency. The broad areas covered in the orientation were;

• History of TNAI & SNAI
• Update on TNAI Membership
• Update on TNAI publication
• Orientation about Land Purchase, Accounting & Auditing
• Orientation about agenda, Minutes, & State Branch Report
• Orientation about the Staff of TNAI and their Role & Job Responsibilities

The executive members observed the multiple activities of TNAI with great interest and expressed satisfaction at the Professional working of each Unit.

Executive Members visited the Greater Noida campus, and various activities being conducted at CIN & R/ECH were explained to the executive members. The topics covered were:

• National Skill Lab (DAKSH)
• AHA recognized BLS & ACLS trainings
• Simulation Lab
• National Nursing Museum with preciously preserved letter & Voice of “Florence Nightingale”

EC Members were: (1) Mrs. Yangchen Dolma, President (2) Dr. V. Indumathy, Secretary (3) Mrs. Savita Devi, Joint Secretary (4) Dr. Kala Vivekanandhan, Treasurer (5) Ms. Mikki, State SNA Advisor (6) Dr. Mrs.  Daisy Thomas, Chairperson Nursing Education & Research (Interim) (7) Mrs. Ashly Mathew, Chairperson Program Committee (8) Mrs. Suman R Kashyap, Chairperson Membership Committee (9) Mr. Mansingh Jat, Chairperson Nursing Service (10) Mrs. Santosh Singh, Chairperson Economic Welfare Committee (11) Dr. Sharwan Kumar Dhaka, Chairperson Public Health Nursing (12) Mrs. Geeta Rani, ANM/LHV Representative

All the Life Members of TNAI, Delhi State Branch.

Greetings from The TNAI Delhi State Branch!

This is to notify all the TNAI Life members of the Delhi State Branch that the Delhi branch submitted the list of House of Official Representatives (HOR) at the stipulated time. Still, a few members raised grievances concerning the selection process of the HOR. In light of this, a meeting was organized at TNAI Headquarters to address the concerns. TNAI HQ and Delhi State Branch are always open to addressing the grievances of its valued members. Hence, it was decided to hold a Re GBM to select the HORs with representation from all nursing sectors. 10 EC members are already been confirmed as HOR.

• A General Body Meeting (GBM) will be held at the Conference Hall, International Youth Hostel, Chanakyapuri, on 26th October 2024 at 1 PM.

• This meeting aims to select and finalize the names for the HOR for the National Election, which will be held on 5^th December 2024.

Note:

1. Since the Office of the National Secretary – LHV and ANM post is declared vacant, there will be no voting for the said Post.

1. Eligibility of HOR: As per TNAI Bylaws (Article II, Section G, Clause VI (A), Point a)-iv).

With best regards

Dr.V. Indumathy                                                                                

Secretary                            

TNAI Delhi Branch                                                                     

A Special General Body Meeting (GBM) will be held at the RAK College Auditorium on 4th September 2024 at 2 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to select and finalize the names for the HOR and AHOR.

TNAI Delhi State Executive Members—both current and newly elected—unite at Nirman Bhawan on 16/08/2024 in support of the representatives of Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Resident Doctors’ Associations of Governmental Medical Colleges & Hospitals of Delhi demanding a safe and respectful working environment for healthcare providers and justice and security for all the Healthcare workers.