In a remarkable initiative aimed at promoting preventive healthcare awareness and emergency preparedness among students, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Praktani (NRVP), in collaboration with the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) Social Awareness Committee, organized a comprehensive health awareness programme titled “CODE LIFE – Learn it. Save it. Protect it.” on 9 May 2026 at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur.
The programme brought together eminent medical professionals, educators, and social health advocates with the shared objective of sensitizing students to critical healthcare issues and equipping them with essential lifesaving knowledge. Conceived as an interactive educational platform, the event emphasized the growing importance of public health awareness, early recognition of medical emergencies, and community participation in saving lives.
The inaugural session, “Opening the Door to Awareness,” set the tone for the day’s proceedings by underscoring the role of youth in building a health-conscious society. Addressing the gathering, NRVP Secretary Shri Shivaji Basu Ray highlighted the need for awareness-driven education that extends beyond textbooks and prepares students to respond responsibly during emergencies.
The academic sessions commenced with “Why This Matters: Your Role in Saving Lives,” delivered by Dr. Saurabh Kole, Chairman of the ISCCM Social Awareness Committee. He spoke extensively on the importance of public participation during medical emergencies and explained how timely intervention by ordinary citizens can significantly improve patient outcomes before professional medical assistance becomes available.
A highly informative session on acute stroke awareness was conducted by Dr. A. Shobana, who emphasized the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms early and initiating immediate medical attention using the internationally accepted FAST approach. The discussion highlighted how rapid recognition and prompt response can dramatically reduce mortality and long-term disability associated with stroke.
Addressing another major global healthcare concern, Dr. Saswati Sinha delivered a session on antimicrobial resistance, drawing attention to the dangers posed by irrational antibiotic usage and the urgent need for responsible healthcare practices. The session successfully conveyed the importance of antibiotic stewardship in safeguarding future generations.
One of the emotionally impactful segments of the programme was the session on organ donation awareness, titled “Gift Life, Live Forever,” presented by Dr. Saurabh Kole. The session sensitized students to the humanitarian significance of organ donation and encouraged them to view it as a noble act capable of transforming and saving multiple lives.
The highlight of the event was the practical demonstration and interactive session on Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS) conducted by Dr. Prithwiraj Saha, Dr. Golam Ahmed Mondal, and Dr. Somnath Mondal. Through live demonstrations, students were introduced to the fundamentals of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency response principles, and the importance of immediate intervention during cardiac arrest. The accompanying hands-on mannequin-based CPR training generated enthusiastic participation and significantly enhanced the practical learning experience.
A special attraction of the programme was the highly interactive and engaging presentation delivered by Dr. Prithwiraj Saha, a distinguished Praktani of the 2005 batch. His energetic communication style, practical demonstrations, and ability to connect with students made the session one of the most appreciated segments of the event. Participants responded enthusiastically to his presentation, which effectively blended medical knowledge with real-life relevance and inspired students to learn lifesaving skills with confidence and responsibility.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and closing remarks delivered by Headmaster Swami Ishteshananda, who appreciated the collaborative effort of NRVP and ISCCM in organizing such a socially relevant and educationally enriching initiative.
“CODE LIFE” emerged as a meaningful and impactful public health awareness programme, successfully reinforcing the message that awareness, preparedness, and timely action can collectively save lives and build a more responsible society.
