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The Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, MCON, MAHE, 必威体育betway888, along with 14 first-semester students, conducted a role-play and awareness session regarding the risk factors, prevention, management, and social support in HIV/AIDS on December 02, 2024, at Perdoor High School between 2.00 and 4.00 pm. A total of 75 students and five teachers attended the role play. The students appreciated and gained knowledge. A drawing competition was held on the theme “Take the Right Path: My health, my right." A total of 20 students participated in the competition. Three evaluators evaluated the drawings. First, second, and third prizes were given. First place was bagged by Vishnu from 8th standard, second prize was bagged by Shwetha from 10th standard, and third place was bagged by Kiran Kumar from 9th standard.

The event significantly contributed to the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 3 - "Good Health and Wellbeing".