Representing the vibrant medical student community of West Bengal, BMC Burdwan students are taking strong steps toward collaborative health education and leadership building under NEST.
The “Humari Beti Humari Durga” campaign successfully raised awareness about early marriage and teenage pregnancy. Interactive sessions improved students’ knowledge, encouraged open discussions, broke myths, and promoted informed decisions, leaving a positive, empowering, and lasting impact on adolescent participants.
Project Saksham, in collaboration with NACO and Burdwan Medical College, educated sex workers on STIs and HIV/AIDS through interactive sessions, peer discussions, and visual aids, promoting safe practices, reducing stigma, building trust, and encouraging health-seeking behavior in a marginalized community.
CERVIHOPE was an awareness initiative educating women college students about cervical cancer, HPV infection, vaccination, and screening. Through interactive sessions and visual aids, it improved knowledge, reduced stigma, promoted preventive practices, and empowered participants to make informed decisions about their health.
Project Muskan is a student-led initiative aimed at promoting pediatric health awareness in underserved communities. Through interactive sessions, medical camps, and myth-busting activities, the project empowers families with essential child healthcare knowledge while addressing harmful superstitions. Rooted in empathy and education, Muskan strives to ensure every child keeps smiling—one community at a time.
