Chennai: As part of Facebook live series in Tamil titled “Ungal Aarogyam, Ungal Kelvigal”, the third episode titled ‘Diabetes in Pregnancy’ will go an air on 21 February, 2022 at 5 p.m. to specifically address questions related to diabetes during pregnancy.
This is an opportunity for Tamils living across the world to clear the myths about health issues.
The programme aims to raise awareness amidst the Tamil-speaking community all over the world about women’s healthcare, and break the language barrier in which health information is delivered, thereby reaching every girl and every woman. It is a mission undertaken by Federation of International Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO) Chair of Well Woman Healthcare, Dr. Hema Divakar, Medical Director, Divakars Speciality Hospital.
This series is part of Health For Her, a special initiative by DocSpacePlus and Artist for Her, with support from Divakars Service Trust.
Along with Dr Sampath Kumari, Professor, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai and FOGSI Vice-President Elect, Dr Poorni Narayanan, Associate Consultant, Divakars Speciality Hospital will take part in the session on 21 February. The program would be held under the guidance of Dr. Hema Divakar.
The six-episode series, which will go live every 15 days on Mondays, will address several questions in a conversational style so that the prevailing myths and misconceptions in the space of women’s health are dispelled. In the coming weeks, various topics of interest spanning menstrual health, maternal health, mental health and menopausal health will be addressed.
This will go a long way in empowering girls and women to take measures for preventing illness and promoting wellness.
The program will have the best of national experts from the region, who will speak in Tamil on the issue of diabetes in pregnancy.
The series will soon be available in other Indian regional languages also. The talks will later be made available on YouTube as well.
After Facebook Live, to consult more doctors for further opinions and guidance, you may download the HealthforHer app (Google Play Store & IOS).
Date of the Facebook Live launch: 21 February, 2022 – 5 p.m.Link to watch the live: facebook.com/DocSpacePlus
Image Courtesy Dr. Hema Divakar
This article was shared with Prittle Prattle News as a Press Release
