Date: 2nd December 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Topic: SAANS (Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully)
Audience: ANM Students
Occasion: Celebration of Newborn Week

The TNAI Delhi Branch successfully organized a webinar on the vital topic of SAANS for ANM students, commemorating Newborn Week. The event witnessed the active participation of around 60 ANM students and the ANM Institute’s teaching faculty.

Program Highlights:

1. Presidential Address:
   Ms Yangchen Dolma, the President of the TNAI Delhi Branch, inaugurated the webinar with her inspiring presidential address, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed speakers, teaching faculty, and participants and emphasised the critical role of ANM students in combating pneumonia as a part of newborn care.
2. Program Objectives & Importance:
   Ms Geeta Gulati (National Nightingale Awardee, 2023), ANM Representative of the TNAI Delhi Branch, introduced the session and elaborated on the objectives of the topic. Her presentation set the stage by underlining the importance of collective action to mitigate pneumonia among newborns.
3. Action Plan Presentation:
   Ms Savita, Joint Secretary of the TNAI Delhi Branch, comprehensively explained the action plan for implementing SAANS effectively. The participants highly appreciated her insights into strategies for awareness and preventive measures.
4. Vote of Thanks:
   The session, concluded by Dr. V. Indumathy, Secretary of the TNAI Delhi Branch, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all speakers, faculty members, and students.

Outcome:

The webinar was a resounding success, and the response was overwhelming, with participants gaining valuable knowledge about pneumonia prevention in newborns. The interactive session fostered awareness and encouraged ANM students to take proactive roles in implementing the SAANS initiative.

This informative webinar was a fitting celebration of Newborn Week, contributing to the professional growth of ANM students and strengthening their commitment to public health initiatives.