<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bolder; color: var(--bs-body-color);">AIPH University Champions AMR Awareness: A Week of Activities and Advocacy</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color);">The School of Biological Sciences at AIPH University in association with Microbiologists Society, India (MBSI) recently celebrated World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week (November 18- 24) with a series of advocacies and educational events. The week was filled with activities designed to raise awareness about the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance and to encourage the community to take action.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">National Poster competition (Theme: “</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Educate. Advocate. Act Now.”<b>)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">In celebration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, AIPH University is hosting an online national competition to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This event aims to educate participants on the importance of combating AMR and to encourage proactive measures in the fight against this global health threat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Quiz Competition on Antimicrobial Resistance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The week kicked off with an exciting quiz competition that tested participants' knowledge on antimicrobial resistance, its causes, and its impact on global health. Students from various departments participated enthusiastically, showcasing their understanding and learning more about this pressing issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Go Blue Social Media Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">In an effort to spread awareness beyond the university campus, the School of Biological Sciences launched the "Go Blue" social media campaign. Students and faculty members shared informative posts, infographics, and videos on their social media platforms, all themed around the color blue to symbolize the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The campaign reached a wide audience, sparking conversations and encouraging people to join the cause.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Rangoli Competition (Theme: “</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Educate. Advocate. Act Now.”<b>) <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Adding a creative touch to the celebrations, a Rangoli competition was held, where students created beautiful and intricate designs using colored powders. The Rangolis depicted various aspects of antimicrobial resistance, from the importance of proper antibiotic use to the dangers of overuse and misuse. This event not only highlighted the artistic talents of the students but also served as a visual reminder of the AMR issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The week-long celebration at AIPH University was a resounding success, bringing together students, faculty, and the community to learn about AMR and combat antimicrobial resistance. Through these events, the School of Biological Sciences demonstrated its commitment to educating and empowering individuals to make a difference in the fight against AMR.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">AIPH University organizes Yoga Olympiad at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The Event is to promote awareness of yoga and to build up a network of yoga students, practitioners, teachers and sadhakas at the national and international levels. Today, Yoga practices have become very popular among youngsters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">AIPH University, the first public health University of eastern India is a hub of transforming learning, blending theoretical knowledge with practical exposure to address pressing public health challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">The Department of yoga at AIPH University provides various programs in Yoga aiming the preventive &amp; holistic healthcare. Students can achieve great success in their career with mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritual health.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">The objectives of HIMALAYA (Yoga Olympiad) are to promote awareness of yoga and to build up a network of yoga students, practitioners,&nbsp; sadhakas at the national and international levels. Through this, we hope to spread the message of yoga as a science of holistic living to be achieved through Jnanayoga, Rajayoga, Bhaktiyoga llland Karmayoga, by any one or more or all of them.</span>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Yoga competitions, over the years at the national and international levels, have attracted youths in lakhs; it is important that these youngsters are given a direction of Holisticism, sharing and caring, harmony, peace, sacrifice and love as the key features of yoga. Hence it is felt that Competitions build up ego or lead to depressions at the face of successes and failures. Competitions work at Rajasika level featured by selfishness, strong desires to make money, name and fame.The result of such a Rajasika society is terrorism, gun, and stress hazards in the form of child abuse, large number of psychosomatic ailments and psychiatric problems. In such a backdrop of emphasis on materialism, it is but natural that even 'yoga' will be engulfed and dragged by the men of Rajas'. Today, Yoga competitions have become very popular among youngsters practicing yoga.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">There are now two&nbsp; alternate solutions: one is to shun all such activities related to yoga competitions; and the other is to give a new direction. It is the latter that <b>AIPHU</b> has launched through <b>HIMALAYA . </b>Competition should be converted into Cooperation, self-centered individuality to 'group-centered team spirit', replacing<b> 'I'</b> by '<b>We</b>'. It is a team event.<span style="color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight: yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoTitle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Every year on October 2nd, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti, a day dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day serves as a reminder of the principles and philosophies this great leader advocated throughout his life. One of these enduring ideals is the concept of “Swachh Bharat,” with the theme “Swabhav Swachhata- Sanskar Swachhata”</span><a name="_gjdgxs"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A Vision of Cleanliness :&nbsp;</span></b><span style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, initiated by the Government of India, is a nationwide campaign to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean and hygienic India. Gandhi’s vision was not just limited to political independence; it also encompassed the idea of a society where cleanliness and hygiene are upheld as a way of life. He believed that a clean environment was a civic duty and a moral responsibility.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">AIPHU's Commitment to Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan :&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">This Gandhi Jayanti, AIPHU proudly joined the Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan, all AIPHU staff and students came together to take action. It was a mega cleanliness drive as part of the "Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign" ahead of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, India's observance of Swachhata Hi Seva.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Leading by Example: Cleaning Our Surroundings :&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2024, we, the AIPHU staff and students, armed with brooms and garbage bags, cleaned up the surroundings of our university while emphasizing the importance of cleanliness. Our dedication to this cause serves as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. His unwavering commitment to cleanliness and sanitation is integral to building a healthy and harmonious society.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span><b style="color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-font-sans-serif); font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Spreading Awareness and Encouraging Clean Habits :&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Our efforts continue after cleaning. We also pledged to create awareness among our friends and family about the significance of cleanliness. We understand that to make “Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan” a reality, we must change our surroundings and mindset. Instilling the habit of not littering on the streets and disposing of waste in garbage bins is essential. This small change can have a massive impact on our environment and society.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var(--bs-body-color); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Join us in the journey towards a cleaner and greener India!&nbsp; #SwachhatahiSevaAbhiyan #CleanIndia #GandhiJayanti #AIPHUniversity</span></p>

<p>The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at AIPH University on 15 August 2024. The event was organized to celebrate India&rsquo;s independence and instil national pride among students, faculty, and staff. The celebration took place in the front garden of the university from 8.30 AM to 9.20 AM.</p> <p>The celebration began with the arrival of the faculty members, students and support staff, who were warmly welcomed by the university&rsquo;s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Usha Agrawal. The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by the Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by the registrar and other faculty members. As the flag was hoisted, the gathering joined in singing the national anthem, filling the atmosphere with patriotic enthusiasm.</p> <p>Following the flag hoisting, the vice-chancellor madam delivered an inspiring speech, highlighting the significance of Independence Day and urging the students to contribute positively to the nation&rsquo;s development as well as university progress. As per the MHRD campaign &ldquo;A Tree for Mother&rdquo;, we followed a plantation on our university campus.</p> <p>The Independence Day celebration witnessed the active participation of students, faculty members, and staff. The supported staff and the students played a crucial role in organizing the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly. By the end of the event, sweets and breakfast were served at the university canteen.</p> <p>The Independence Day celebration at AIPH University was a resounding success, impacting all attendees. The event not only honoured the sacrifices of the freedom fighters but also served as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with independence. The sense of unity and patriotism displayed by the university community was truly commendable.</p>

On the occasion of International Yog a Day, AIPH University, in collaboration with Yoga Mahotsav Samiti, Odisha, celebrated with great enthusiasm and participation under the theme "Yoga for Harmony and Peace today on 21st June 2024. The event highlighted the transformative power of yoga in enhancing well-being and fostering a harmonious lifestyle. The celebration saw active involvement from officials, faculty, and students of AIPH University, who performed various yogic asanas, demonstrating the physical and mental benefits of yoga. The participants showcased their commitment to integrating yoga into their daily lives and emphasized its role in improving overall health and achieving inner peace. The event was not limited to AIPH University alone. Students from other universities and institutions also joined in, creating a vibrant and diverse gathering of yoga enthusiasts. The collective energy and shared dedication to yoga underscored the universal appeal and benefits of this ancient practice. Through this event, AIPH University and Yoga Mahotsav Samiti, Odisha, successfully conveyed the message that yoga can be a powerful tool for transforming lives, promoting harmony, and fostering a peaceful society.

AIPH University, Bhubaneswar has successfully celebrated Tuberculosis day on 24th March 2024 at the University campus. The program was chaired by vice-chancellor Prof. Usha Agrawal, AIPH University, registrar Dr. P Prasant, Prof Padan Kumar Jena, Dean, School of Biological Sciences and Prof. Pradip Panda, Dean, School of Public Health. Meeting was started with the welcome address by Prof. Usha Agrawal. Then the gathering was addressed by Prof Padan Kumar Jena, followed by Prof. Pradip Panda. The meeting was attended by students as well as by teaching and non-teaching staffs of the University. Vice-chancellor Prof. Usha Agrawal, highlighted the importance of tuberculosis prevention pertaining to this year theme. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs and also affect other parts of the body. Maintaining proper hygiene is the first step towards its prevention, along with vaccination which will give long term protection against the infection. Prof. Pradip Panda and Prof. Padan Kumar Jena, enlightened the gathering about the trend, epidemiology, facts and figures related to the spread of infection in India and worldwide. The programme was extensively carried out through participation of interested students in digital poster competition and group quiz competition, related to this year’s theme for Tuberculosis day. The results of the digital poster competitions was evaluated by Prof. Pradip Panda, Prof Padan Kumar Jena and Dr. Padmaja Mahalaxmi. The quiz competition was evaluated by the performance of participated groups. Followed by a skit play by group of senior students regarding the theme. Finally the programme was ended with the vote of thanks.

AIPH University recently hosted its highly anticipated Annual Sports Meet from March 11-16, 2024. The week-long event was a resounding success, bringing together students, faculty, and esteemed guests in a showcase of athletic talent, camaraderie, and school spirit. A Grand Finale to Remember The closing ceremony on March 16th marked a grand finale to the sports meet, featuring inspiring addresses from distinguished guests. Dr. Usha Agrawal, Vice Chancellor of AIPH University, congratulated the organisers and participants for creating such a spectacular event that fostered unity and sportsmanship. Dr. D. Murali Krishna, Chairman of the Vikas Group of Institutions, shared a virtual message commending the vibrant and well-coordinated sports day. The chief guest, Sj. Bibhu Satpathy, Former Level-1 Empire at BCCI, emphasised the critical role of sports in everyday life and how it instils discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Insights from Sports Luminaries Sj. Tejan Kumar Durga, esteemed Umpire for the State Level Cricket Team of Odisha, inspired young athletes to explore opportunities with the Odisha Cricket Association. Professors Pradeep Panda and Padan Jena praised the outstanding participation and spirited enthusiasm of students and faculty. A Celebration of Talent and Achievements Students shared their experiences, recounting moments of triumph and lessons learned throughout the week. Cultural performances added to the celebratory atmosphere, showcasing the university's diverse talents. The highlight of the ceremony was the Prize Distribution, where achievers were felicitated for their exceptional performances. Dr. P Prasant, Registrar of AIPH University, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective effort that made the sports meet a resounding success. A Commitment to Holistic Development The Annual Sports Meet of AIPH University was not just a celebration of athletic excellence but a reaffirmation of the university's commitment to holistic development, promoting health, wellness, and the spirit of competition among its community.

On the 26th of January 2024, AIPH University celebrated Republic Day with a blend of reverence and festivity, reflecting on the nation's democratic journey and its cultural plurality. The day commenced with the solemn hoisting of the Indian National Flag in the presence of faculty and students, symbolizing unity and allegiance to the nation. Dr. Usha Agrawal, the Vice Chancellor, delivered a poignant message emphasizing the essence of unity and progress, underscoring the pivotal role of education in nation-building. She urged students and faculty to actively contribute to India's growth and development, embodying the spirit of the Republic in every endeavor at the university. Preceding Republic Day, AIPH University observed 'Fit India Week', aligning with the nationwide Fit India Movement, with diverse events promoting physical and mental wellness. The campus buzzed with cultural activities, showcasing the talents of students through music, dance, and a thought-provoking debate competition, highlighting India's diverse heritage and the importance of dialogue in a democracy. A simple yet profound act of distributing sweets among attendees symbolized unity and the shared joy of celebration, reinforcing the day's significance. The events of Republic Day served not only as a commemoration of India's constitutional values but also as a reminder of the institution's commitment to fostering a sense of responsibility and unity among its members. As festivities echoed across the campus, the spirit of the Republic, with its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, inspired a collective aspiration towards contributing to the nation's progress. The day's observance was a vivid demonstration of AIPH University's dedication to nurturing informed, thoughtful citizens, ready to shape a future that honors India's rich past while forging a path of innovation and inclusiveness.