The third day of Shishiksha 2026, featured sessions focusing on primary healthcare and emergency management, equipping interns with essential knowledge and skills for their clinical responsibilities.
The first session was conducted by *Dr. Sukanya V. P.* , Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, on Primary Health Care. The session highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health services. It emphasised the role of Ayurveda interns in delivering accessible, holistic, and patient-centred healthcare at the primary level.
The afternoon session was conducted by *Dr. Jithesh T. Poojary,* Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of Shalyatantra, and Infection Prevention and Control Officer, Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mangaluru, on “Atyayika Chikitsa: Emergency and Casualty Management.” The session focused on the principles of emergency care, prompt assessment, timely intervention, and appropriate management of medical emergencies. It emphasised the importance of clinical preparedness, decision-making, and coordinated teamwork in emergency situations.
