Every Mother and Child Care Workshop for Nurses underway at the ATWS Dharamshala
By ATWS Staff Editor,
ATWS Dharamshala, May 27, 2026 : The Department of Health, CTA, is organizing a three-day workshop on Every Mother and Child Care for nurses from May 26 to 28, 2026, at the Administrative Training and Welfare Society (ATWS), Dharamshala. ATWS is facilitating the workshop by providing venue and related service facilities.
The workshop was inaugurated yesterday morning by the Chief Guest, Health Secretary Mr. Jampa Phuntsok la, in the presence of program trainers and officials from the Department of Health.
Mrs. Pema Youdon la, Joint Secretary, welcomed the gathering and presented an overview of the program, including an introduction of the participants and resource persons, while highlighting the significance of the workshop.
Referring to the various challenges involved in organizing such programs, including funding constraints and the workload of settlement nurses, she emphasized the importance of the workshop and expressed hope that participants would make optimal use of the learning opportunity.
Following the Introductory remarks, Chief Guest Health Secretary Mr. Jampa Phuntsok la, delivered the key-note address.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Jampa Phuntsok la emphasized the growing need to cultivate awareness of unhealthy lifestyle practices within the community, particularly in light of the rising incidence of mental health and other clinical issues, even among younger generations. He reflected on how earlier generations were widely respected for their honesty, diligence, and strong grounding in religious and cultural values, particularly within the Indian business community.
He further stressed the importance of fostering a healthy mindset, adopting nutritious eating habits, practicing self-care, and creating a supportive environment that encourages healthy living within the community. Drawing from his personal observations and experiences from settlements, he noted the increasing dependence on clinical treatment while comparatively fewer people participate in public health awareness programs organized by the department.
Remarking that the primary goal of the Department of Health is to ensure the health and well-being of the Tibetan community in exile and thereby nurture a healthy workforce across all sectors, particularly for contributing to the Tibetan cause, he expressed admiration for the growing number of professionals and specialists emerging from the community. He urged the participants to make the best use of the workshop, actively clarify their doubts, and apply the knowledge gained upon returning to their respective settlements, while also mentoring others to help advance the department’s goal of promoting greater awareness and interest in personal health and well-being.
Around thirty-four nurses from nineteen Tibetan settlements across South, North, Northeast, and Central India have gathered for the workshop. Participants from Tuting could not attend due to landslides, while Srinagar currently has no beneficiaries under the program.
The workshop features several sessions, including Antenatal and Postnatal Care by Medical Officers from Delek Hospital Dharamshala, Dr. Namdol la and Dr. Dechen la; Newborn Care by Dr. Tenzin Phagdol la, Newborn Care Specialist and PhD Guide at Sera-Jey Research Center; Autism and Special Needs Child Care by Ms. Pema Dolma la and Ms. Amanda Augustine from Early Autism Services, India, Mr. Nyima la from Mewoen Tsuglag Peteon School; and Child Development and Early Childhood Education Best Practices by education specialists from Manjushri Educational Services, Dharamshala, Mr. Jamyang Gyaltsen la and Dr. Kalsang Wangdue la.
