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Heartian Women Health Summit 2026 – Edition 1 Held at Sacred Heart College
As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Women's Education, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, successfully organised Heartian Women Health Summit 2026 on 25 July 2026 at Fr. Berchmans Hall, East Campus. The one-day summit brought together distinguished healthcare professionals, mental health experts, public health advocates, media personalities, faculty members, students, and members of the public for meaningful discussions on women's health, well-being, leadership, and empowerment.
The summit commenced with the inaugural session, "Women's Health: A Public Health Priority," featuring Dr. Maria Varghese, Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, and K. R. Gopikrishnan, who highlighted the importance of prioritising women's health through awareness, preventive care, and public health initiatives.
The second session, "Advances in Gynaecologic Oncology: From Cervical Cancer Prevention to Precision Care," was led by Dr. Chithrathara K., Dr. Syam Vikram, Dr. Neethu P. K., and Sudha Nambudiri, focusing on recent developments in cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and precision treatment.
The afternoon session, "Unapologetically Me: The Art of Self-Compassion," featured Dr. Elsie Oommen, Dr. Devi Soumyaja, RJ Neena, and Santhosh Sisupal, who discussed mental well-being, emotional resilience, and the importance of self-compassion in leading a balanced life.
The concluding leadership dialogue, "Shaping the Future of Women's Health: A Leadership Dialogue," brought together Dr. Sonia Farhan, Dr. Sunny P. Orathel, Dr. M. Junaid Rahman, and Aparna Kurup to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in women's healthcare, leadership, and policy.
The summit was conceptualised by Sujith of the Department of Journalism and organised under the leadership of Belbin of the Department of Journalism, in collaboration with the Departments of Journalism, Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology. Dr. Smitha, Coordinator of SWASTI, along with the SWASTI team, Jumy (SDO), and the Age-Friendly Team, were also associated with the programme.
The event witnessed the participation of Bharata Mata College and KVM Nursing College and was supported by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Kochi, PRCI–YCC Sacred Heart College Chapter, Forum for the Empowerment of Women and Children (FEWAC), and several partner hospitals and healthcare institutions.
Heartian Women Health Summit 2026 served as a vibrant platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, reinforcing the College's commitment to promoting women's health, empowerment, and community engagement through academic and social initiatives.
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