🌿 SWACHHATA ABHIYAAN – KAYAKALP ACTIVITIES 🌿
Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital
As part of the Swachhata Abhiyaan – Kayakalp initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and patient-friendly hospital environment.
Through cleanliness drives, hand hygiene awareness, biomedical waste management, and infection prevention activities, we strive to promote a culture of cleanliness and excellence in healthcare.
Let us work together to create a healthier environment for our patients, healthcare workers, and the community.
✨ Clean Hospital • Safe Patients • Healthy Community
Cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility. Together, let us make a difference!
As part of the Pink October month (Breast Cancer Awareness month) 2026 – theme “ Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters” Awareness Campaign was convened by Prof. Dr.Edwina Vasantha MS(GS)., DEAN with the Department of General Surgery and Oncology was conducted on 15/10/2026 at Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital.
Key components of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign included
*The program began with ribbon cutting at the Female Surgery OPD by Dean followed by inauguration of screening services.
*Awareness speech was given to the Faculty, healthcare professionals, students and workers emphasising the importance of self assessment, early diagnosis and the role of multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of breast cancer
*Survivor interaction and testimonial session was conducted where the survivors shared their experience to promote emotional support and hope
*A quiz competition on breast cancer was conducted for final-year students.
*AHS and Nursing students presented posters on breast cancer awareness, prevention and screening, which were evaluated by faculty.
*Prizes were distributed to the winners of the quiz competition.
*Rally and CME on Breast cancer with final year undergraduate students has been planned for next week..
The department of Cardiology is manned by a Professor, Associate Professor , one Asst Professors.
It has 6 bedded ICCU and a 6 bedded step down care unit. It has a male and female ward each having 10 beds.
The department has a state of art cath lab. Routine coronary angiograms angioplasties, pacemaker implantation are being done for needy patients.
The Cardiology OP runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Echo is being done on all days.
Our second year student Vidhula Jaganath has secured second place in the Medrenaline competition held at Government Kilpauk Medical College
Topic: 1st Year Inaugural Function - 15 September 2026. The 1st Year Inaugural Function of Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College will be held in the Auditorium at 10:00 AM on 15 September 2026. Students are welcome to attend the function along with their parents. The Foundation Course will start on 16.09.2026. For any enquiries, please contact the college landline: 04175-233315.
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
GOVT.THIRUVANNAMALAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY CELEBRATION
World Hand Hygiene Day was celebrated by The Department of Microbiology, Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College on 16th of May 2026 at the Biochemistry lecture hall, Faculty Block. The Celebration was presided over by Respected Dean Sir, Prof. Dr.J.A. Jayalal Sir and other dignitaries, ProfDr. Malathy, Medical Superintendent, Prof.Dr. Sangeetha, Vice principal and Dr. Kathir, RMO.The celebration was honored by Chief Guest, Prof.Dr. ZameerPasha, M.S., Chairman, The Association of Surgeons of India. The Celebration was Organized by Dr.A.V. Sowmya, Professor& HOD and Senior Assistant professors of the Department, Dr. Pandian, Dr. Viji, Dr. Isaipriya and Mr. Sivakumar.
The awareness day on Hand Hygiene was donned by colorful rangolis, emphasizing various aspects of hand hygiene, Med play games on effective hand hygiene practices, Mime play, short film, Skit, hand hygiene group dance, hand washing steps demo by Krystal workers, poem presentation on importance of hand hygiene by our Infection Control nurse and Biomedical waste in charge nurse. Appreciation prizes were awarded to all the participants for their active involvement.
Graduation day 2026
What an unforgettable moment inaugurating the Jubilant Sports & Cultural Meet — ACCELERATE & ECSTASY 2026 at Govt. Tiruvannamalai Medical College! Over the next four days, students from across the state will compete, celebrate and showcase talent in this state-level inter-medical-college sports and cultural extravaganza. Honoured to have District Collector Vandana Carg as our chief guest for the sports inaugural ceremony. Best of luck to all participants — may the spirit of sportsmanship and creativity shine!
The district Legal Services Authority, Tiruvannamalai, conducted an Awarness Programme at our Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College on 27.05.2026 at 03:00PM. The Awareness Programme was presided by the Honurable Judiciary Officers of Tiruvannamalai court ( Judicial magistrates )
The topic was ” LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME relating to NIRBHAYA COMMITTEE”.
Fire safety awareness program conducted in Thiruvannamalai Medical College
Greetings from the Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College. We are delighted to inform you that our department organized “FORENSIS CAUSA 11.0,” a National Level CME programme, on 25 April, 2026 at the auditorium of Government Thiruvannamalai Medical college.more than 250 participants from various institutions across the country participated in this academic programme.
We are proud to inform that students from our college, Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, participated in the intercollege sports meet SPARTANZ, conducted by Government Villupuram Medical College from April 27 to 30.
They displayed great spirit and enthusiasm towards the games and achieved success by securing:
1st Prize in Chess
Runner-up in Cricket
DEEPAM MedCON’26: Day 1 – YouTube
DEEPAM MedCON’26: Day 2 – YouTube
Investiture Ceremony
FORENSIS CAUSA
Greetings from the Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College.
We are delighted to inform you that, under the guidance of our respected Dean sir, MS madam and VP madam, our department is organizing “FORENSIS CAUSA 11.0,” a National Level CME programme, on 25 April, 2026 at the auditorium of Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College.
We cordially invite faculty members, postgraduate students, and interested delegates from your esteemed institution to participate in this academic programme.
We would be honoured by your gracious presence and valuable contribution toward making this event a grand success.
We look forward to your support and active participation.
