Diwali is a festival of cleanliness and it is important that we take this aspect very seriously this year. It is a good time to discard what is not needed in the house and avoid the spread of any kind of infection or disease. Celebrations with family are fine this year but if you decide to involve people from outside, make sure that you follow the safety protocols well.

While it is better to avoid crowding, in cases where you need to call people over, remember the two keywords: wear a mask and maintain a distance. Some key takeaways from the session on celebrating festivals are as follows:

1. About 15 minutes of cumulative meetings can spread infections. Maintain physical distance and wear a mask at all times. Winters freeze the lipid layer of viruses. If they get into the nose, they can get stuck there and give infection.

2. Those who wish to apply mehndi can be innovative this year and only do so on the feet. In case you are getting married and also want to apply on your hands, make sure you keep them on both sides. There should a distance of at least 3 feet between the applier’s mouth and the client’s to avoid face to face transmission.

3. For Diwali pooja, it is good to place the Diyas outside the house to reduce the rate of transmission. Do not send mithai and chocolate. Send educational links or a packet of masks since most of those available in the market are not the right ones.

4. Avoid crackers completely. They can lead to pollution which can further increase CRP. In case the person gets COVID-19, the severity will increase because of pollution.

5. Do not consume alcohol since it can increase the chances of fatty liver. About 18 ml of whiskey is harmless but anything over and above can be detrimental.

6. Open air parties are better. To prevent any kind of infection, cross ventilation is very essential which cannot happen in a room with just one window or none at all.

Padma Shri Dr K K Aggarwal
President, Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI)

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New Delhi, Nov 2, 2020: The Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), a leading national non-profit organization committed to making India a healthier and disease-free nation, flagged off the 27^th edition of the PERFECT HEALTH MELA (PHM) on 1^st November 2020. This one-of-its-kind event held annually is supported this year by patrons like LIC, and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Jan Aushadhi Government of India, Drugs Controller Delhi Govt. besides corporate and educational institutions. The Mela has gone digital this year with the theme Safe-Guarding from Covid-19 and is being broadcast live on www.perfecthealthmela.com

The guests of honor for the inaugural session included Indian author and renowned poet Shri Ashok Chakradhar; kathak dancer, choreographer and teacher, Ms Uma Sharma; CEO, Jan Aushadhi, Government of India, Mr Sachin Singh; Regional Manager (Marketing ), LIC of India, North Zone, Mr Kapil Kumar; Scientist , Advisor and Head, NCSTC, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Dr A B P Mishra; among others.

Speaking at the event, Padma Shri Awardee, Dr K K Aggarwal, President, HCFI and CMAAO, said, “We are in a new normal and it was only evident that the Mela would also follow suit this year. These are times when we need to build our immunity, resilience and knowledge and ensure that we follow the protocols that have been mandated to keep us safe from the pandemic. However, it is also important to not stop and ensure that we work towards improving the current scenario as well. This was one of the thoughts behind going digital with the Perfect Health Mela this year and everyone can look forward to various new elements we have added as well.”

Day one and two featured an insightful Health Darbar with Dr K K Aggarwal and went on to showcase science activity corners by Dept. of Science & Technology deputed scientists from various parts of the country on various subjects of general public interest like explaining science behind miracles, detection of food adulteration, fun with science, rocketry making, electronic etc. , among other things. The inaugural day also saw the launch of the HCFI Renu Bamalwa Charitable OPD in memory of late Renu Bamalwa. The free OPD will be held from Tuesday to Saturday every week from 3 pm to 5 pm and is aimed at helping people deal with various illnesses during the pandemic times.

Adding further, Shri Ashok Chakradhar, said, “I congratulate the HCFI for having gone online with the Perfect Health Mela this year. An event like this is the need of the hour when it comes to dispelling myths around COVID-19, sending out the right information to people, among other things. This is also the only event of its kind which uses infotainment, and the Arts to convey messages in a very simple yet impact ful manner.”

Dr A B P Mishra Scientist NCSTC Division of Department of Science and Technology, GOI, said, “Science and Arts go hand in hand. On the one hand, there is logic and explanation to everything, on the other, there are also some things which require expression. Perfect Health Mela combines these two in the most interesting manner to educate people on health and the importance of a healthy mind and body. During this pandemic, I urge everyone to attend this event, which is a monumental effort from the HCFI since the last many years to spread awareness.”

Started in 1993, the Perfect Health Mela caters to people from all age groups and all walks of life. It showcases activities across categories such as health education seminars, check-ups, entertainment programmes, lifestyle exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and competitions. Over 200 organizations attend the event each year including state and central government entities, PSUs, and leading corporate.

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• To be held from 1st to 8^th November 2020, the digital event will centre around safe-guarding from COVID-19 and living in a post-pandemic world.
• The e-event will also have competitions for schools and colleges with themes around COVID-19.

New Delhi, October 26, 2020: The Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), a leading national non-profit organization committed to making India a healthier and disease-free nation, is organizing the 27^th Perfect Health Mela (PHM) from 1^st to 8^th November 2020. This one-of-its-kind event held every year with support from other patrons to generate all-around awareness on health is going digital this year in view of the pandemic. The theme for this year is Safe-Guarding from Covid-19.

The event can be accessed live on the website https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent2/  and on Facebook and YouTube https://www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal, https://www.youtube.com/c/KKAggarwal) Visitors can look forward to various e-events during the course of the Mela. These include interschool and college competitions such as Medico Masti, Harmony, Eco-Fest, Heritage and Divya Jyoti; a daily ‘Patient Health Darbar’ with a focus on COVID-19 amongst others.

The event can be attended by anyone in any part of the world, making this the first time that a Mela of this scale is being organized online. The themes for the competitions range from new normal, safeguarding from COVID-19, taking care of the elderly, and hygiene to tackling COVID stress and depression.

Speaking about this, Padma Shri Awardee, Dr K K Aggarwal, President, HCFI and CMAAO, said, “We are proud to present our annual health awareness and infotainment event, the Perfect Health Mela, in a digital avatar this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a new normal and the need of the hour is to carry on with our activities around it while following all hygiene protocols. The HCFI has always endeavoured to direct all its initiatives at educating the masses and raising awareness on pertinent health-related aspects. This is a phase of virtual living for all of us and we are using infotainment as a way to address concerns and queries around Covid-19. We will also talk about how the society can prepare to tackle such challenges in the future. Our theme this year is ‘Safe-guarding from COVID-19 and our aim is to reach out as many people as possible.”

Apart from the plethora of competitions and events, there will also be insightful Medtalks sessions with Padma Shri Awardee, Dr K K Aggarwal. Not only can attendees get information on the pandemic and various aspects, but also clarify their doubts Started in 1993, the Perfect Health Mela caters to people from all age groups and all walks of life. It showcases activities across categories such as health education seminars, check-ups, entertainment programmes, lifestyle exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and competitions. Several leading organizations are expected to attend the event including state and central government entities, PSUs, and leading corporate.

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