Department of OBG Nursing along with Department of Nursing Education (DONE), KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi in collaboration with Indian Nursing Council and Maternity Foundation, India celebrated “International Day of the Midwives” on 05th May 2022 at KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi. The event started by introducing Safe Delivery App for students group. Dr (Prof).Sudha Raddi, Principal, KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi welcomed the guest speakers and revealed the objectives for the event. Dr Tarun Singh, Country Director, Maternity Foundation, India briefed regarding the Safe Delivery App and its uses. Mrs. Bright Mary, Clinical Advisor, Maternity Foundation, India explained the integration of SDA as a mandatory module in B.Sc Nursing curriculum and how the app works. Dr. Aditya Bhandari, Senior Program Officer, Maternity Foundation, India, demonstrated downloading and use of the Safe delivery app.

Mrs. Nirmala D’souza, Asst prof, Dept of OBG Nursing moderated the sessions. Mrs. Shubharani Muragod, Mrs. Gineta C, Asst Prof, Mrs. Shweta D, Mrs. Babita Patil, Senior Tutor, Dept of OBG Nursing, Mr. Gavi Salimath, HOD Dept of Child Health Nursing along with their faculties Mr.Umesh N and Mr. Jagadeesh Hubballi, Asst Prof, KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi participated in the event. The principals, faculties and students from 5 KLE sister institutions from Hubli, Ankola, Dandeli, Yellur and Gokak also participated in the event virtually. A total of 500 UG and PG students were the beneficiaries of the event and clarified their doubts.