Raising Awareness. Saving Lives.
AMBALA – The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Adesh Medical College marked World COPD Day 2025 with an impactful awareness programme centered on the theme “Short of Breath, Think COPD.” The event brought together faculty and students to highlight the rising burden of COPD and the importance of early diagnosis. 🫁✨
Under the guidance of Principal Dr. Navdeep Singh and coordinated by Dr. Nitin Tangri, Head of Respiratory Medicine, the programme featured a symposium, expert discussions, and a vibrant poster competition. 🎤📚
Dr. Navdeep Singh, Lamba (Principal) Adesh Mediacal College- in his address, emphasized the importance of early COPD recognition and expressed concern about rising vaping trends among youth, urging everyone to take persistent breathlessness seriously. 🚭⚠️
Final-year MBBS students Karan, Kunal, and Harshita delivered insightful talks on updated COPD management aligned with global standards. 👩⚕️👨⚕️📖
The poster competition saw enthusiastic participation from students across batches. 🖼️🎉 The winners were:
🥇 1st Prize: Divya Damani (Batch 2021)
🥈 2nd Prize: Aarju Yadav (Batch 2025)
🥉 3rd Prize: Aditi Sindhu (Batch 2023)
The event concluded with a warm Vote of Thanks by Dr. Nitin Tangri, appreciating the support of the administration, faculty, and students. 🙏🌟
About World COPD Day:
Organized annually by GOLD to enhance global awareness and improve COPD care worldwide.
