Health Minister presents awards to TANSACS quiz einners

Health Minister Dr. G.K. Arunraj presented awards to college students who won state-level and district-level online quiz competitions organised by the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) at Kalaivanar Arangam in
Chennai.
The programme also featured the launch of Red Ribbon Clubs in newly selected colleges, life skills education training for adolescent school students and the release of information, education and communication materials, including a self-assessment guide accessible through a QR code on mobile phones.
TANSACS Project Director Seethalakshmi welcomed the gathering, while Health Department Principal Secretary Tharees Ahmed delivered the introductory address, explaining the programme’s
objectives.
Dr. G.K. Arunraj presented a cheque for Rs. 10,000 to Krupa Sankar, a second-year student of Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai, who secured first place in the Madurai district-level competition. TANSACS District Supervisor Jeyapandi was
present.
Those who attended included Thackeray Shubham Gnanadeorao, Assistant Commissioner (Health), Greater Chennai Corporation; Dr. Somasundaram, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine; Dr. V. Loganayaki, Director of Medical Education and Research; Dr. Rajmohan, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services; and Dr. Jagadeesan, City Health Officer, Greater Chennai Corporation.
TANSACS officials, Cluster Project Officer Nagarajan, district-level quiz winners from across Tamil Nadu and Red Ribbon Club programme officers also participated.
Teachers Cinthia and Anbu Kuzhanthai Vel, who conducted life skills education training at Thirumangalam Government Girls Higher Secondary School and Madurai Corporation Bharathidasan Higher Secondary School, attended with students Aseelah Serin and Thaha Sheriff. Nursing college students from Chennai and others were also
present.