MUMBAI, 5th DECEMBER, 2023 (GPN): On the occasion of ‘World Aids Day’ Powai-based Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital organised a debate competition among school kids on the topic – ‘World Aids Day – Remember & Commit‘ at its premises. Several schools from across the city participated in the event wherein ‘Podar International School won the competition, and Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai was Runner up. Miss. Drupati Pandey from Seven Square Academy was awarded as the best speaker.

Across the world, awareness activities were held on the occasion of World Aids Day. Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai went a step ahead with their attempt to create awareness at a much younger level among youths. 

While speaking about this initiative Dr. Sujit Chatterjee – CEO of Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital said, “We at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital have been organising this event every year since year 2004. Our objective and focus is to educate, create awareness, and get the school-going students of the 9th and 10th standards involved in the eradication process of this dreaded disease. Once educated, these students are not only aware of the disease but also develop the right attitude towards the persons living with the disease and create further awareness. We take this initiative intending to fight stigma and discrimination while promoting a healthy lifestyle”.

Nine schools participated in the competition include 1) Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, 2)  Pawar Public School, Chandivali  3)  Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai 4) Children Academy, Kandivali 5) Podar International School, Powai 6) Hiranandani Foundation School, International  7) Prime Academy, Marol 8) Seven Square Academy, Mira Road 9) Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane. 

The 5 Hour long Debate Competition was ably moderated by Dr Austin Fernandes – Consultant Psychiatrist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital and the Panel of Judges included  Prof. Juhi Ranjan – PGDM (PM & HRD), Mll & LW, MPM,  Dr Ganesh Dhumal – VP- MAGMO, Secretary- Gazetted Officer, Maharashtra, CA Manish P Hingar – Speaker, Entrepreneur & Chief Belief Officer of Fintoo and  Ms. Ujala Jhamb – Senior Director Baker Hughes. 

The competition and Prize distribution ceremony were concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Manish Gupta. – Medical Director, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.                                                        Visit: www.hiranandanihospital.org