The Ayush Health and Wellness Centre, Fazl Ali College, organized a health talk on September 23  at the college auditorium. The in-charge of the Centre, Dr. Aienla M Imchen, introduced her team and proceeded to deliver a talk on two important topics: Observance of World Rabies Week 2025 and Understanding Mental Health.

In the first session, Dr Aienla highlighted the theme of World Rabies Week 2025, “Act now: you, me, community.” She defined rabies and explained that dogs are responsible for nearly 90 percent of rabies cases. She elaborated on the modes of transmission, particularly through saliva, and described how the virus travels to the brain. The symptoms included confusion, agitation, difficulty in swallowing, and hydrophobia.

She emphasized that rabies is one of the most painful diseases and also discussed how animals show symptoms. Various types of vaccinations available for prevention were mentioned, along with the categories of bites and the steps to be taken immediately after a bite.

The second talk focused on understanding mental health. Dr Aienla began with the definition of mental health and stressed that good mental health enables individuals to think better and contribute positively to society. She noted that being able to deal with one’s own emotions helps in understanding the emotions of others.

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She explained that the mind is filled largely with feelings, even more than reasoning, making it essential to know the difference between feelings and emotions. She encouraged the audience to “know your mind,” which would help in making good decisions, identifying triggers, and understanding personal traumas.

Dr. Aienla highlighted three important steps for maintaining mental health: identifying the problem, acknowledging or accepting it, and then taking steps towards overcoming the illness.

The programme concluded with a photo session, marking the end of the event.