NOHP Puducherry -WOHD Celebration at Co Makkal mandram, Nettapakkam by Puducherry Corporation for the development of Women and Differently abled person.

World Oral Health Day 2025 celebration on 
2 April 2025 @ Co Makkal mandram,  Nettapakkam, was organised by the Puducherry Corporation for the development of Women and Differently abled persons. Mr Ramachandran, Member Secretary,  PCDWDAP headed the program and was graced by the staff of PHC Nettapakkam - Dr Subatha  Medical officer In-charge ,  Dr M Helene Dental surgeon, and Dr SivaSankari Medical officer siddha unit , Dr Siva sankari General duty Medical officer, Sister Selvamani ANM and ASHAs - Thamizharasi and Bharathi .
Knowledge sharing by the chief guests, Dr O Kavipriya State Nodal officer,  National oral health program Puducherry and Dr Suriyakumar State consultant, National Tobacco Control Program Puducherry on significance of Oral Health and insights of Tobacco and its impact on health and society were highly commendable.
The program was also supported by Indirani College of Nursing ANM and GNM students,  with their well-structured and impactful event. The diverse activities—poster presentations, drama, songs, and brushing demonstrations—must have made the awareness sessions both engaging and educational.
The involvement of students, faculty, and healthcare professionals highlighted a strong community effort. Oral health awareness and pamphlet distribution had further reinforced key messages on oral hygiene. 
PHC Nettapakkam - dental facility and the treatments available and Tobacco cessation centre and its role were highlighted at the gathering.
Overall, this event  had made a meaningful contribution to promoting oral health in the community. Nearly 85 participated .