Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
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Hero DMC Heart Institute
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Cancer Care Centre
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DMC&H International Patient Services
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Dayanand Medical College
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DMC&H College of Nursing
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Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
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Hero DMC Heart Institute
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Cancer Care Centre
|
DMC&H International Patient Services
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Dayanand Medical College
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DMC&H College of Nursing
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Brief overview and objectives
Students are taught to
- Monitor community essentials: Perform water chlorination analysis and milk adulteration testing to prevent food and water-borne diseases.
- Identify disease vectors: Gain hands-on expertise in Medical Entomology to recognize insects like Aedes (Dengue), Anopheles (Malaria), and mites (Scrub Typhus) for outbreak control.
- Master diagnostic techniques: Acquire proficiency in Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) staining, a critical skill for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program.
- Assess health interventions: Use iodine testing kits to monitor salt iodization levels and ensure the prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD)
Available facilities and equipments
- Dissecting Microscopefor detailed study of insect vectors
- Chloroscope for Measuring residual chlorine in water
- Milk Adulteration Kit for Detection of starch, urea, or detergents in milk samples
- Iodine testing Kit for Monitoring salt iodization levels to prevent Goitre/IDD.
Role in teaching and research
- Students are engaged in community-oriented epidemiological research and surveys, focusing on data collection and sample analysis during field postings to identify local health determinants and environmental risks.
- Training students to move from textbook diagrams to real-world identification
- Regular practical sessions are held for undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate students to build competency in Environmental Health and Medical Entomology.
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