"She Matters" organised by HIF girls youth highlights women's health, launches project Aafiyah
Mangaluru: Over 100 women from different backgrounds gathered at the HIF auditorium, Masjidul-Ehsaan in Vaslane on Sunday for a special event titled “She Matters – A Gift of Health, From Her to Her.”
The program, organised by Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) Girls Youth, was focussed on women's health and well-being and marked the official launch of Project Aafiyah, an initiative aimed at promoting physical, emotional, and mental wellness among women.
The two-hour session began at 10:30 AM and was led by Dr. Thameema, who served as the Master of Ceremonies. The event opened with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Mafaz, followed by a welcome address from Dr. Shabla, who spoke about the need for open and supportive spaces to discuss women’s health.
The key moment of the program was the launch of Project Aafiyah, formally introduced by Dr. Shirin. The project plans to hold awareness drives, support circles, and offer educational materials on important but often overlooked topics such as menstrual hygiene, fertility, menopause, and cancer prevention.
The main part of the event featured a Women’s Health Awareness Session addressed by three medical experts, Dr. Anjum Ifthikar, Gynaeco-oncologist at Yenepoya Medical College, who spoke about cancer-related issues in women.
Dr. Naina Fathima, Gynaecologist and Senior Resident at Father Muller Medical College, shared insights from her medical experience.
Meanwhile, Dr. Aysha, also a Gynaecologist and Senior Resident at Father Muller, discussed general women’s health matters.
The doctors answered questions submitted by the audience, who could ask anonymously through written slips or an online form. This allowed women to raise personal and sensitive concerns more freely.
As part of the outreach efforts under Project Aafiyah, 125 sanitary napkin packs are being distributed to women in need.
At the event, 75 packs were symbolically handed over to members of the Women’s India Movement, Bengre Kasaba, by Sunaina, Seeliya, and other HIF Women’s Wing members.
Attendees also received a health booklet that includes useful information about menstrual care, menopause, PCOS, breast and cervical cancer signs, and self-check methods.
Guest speakers were presented with mementos by Seeliya, and Reeha delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating the efforts of the team, volunteers, and participants.
The event also honoured the vision of the late Mr. M. Ahmed AK, who had hoped the masjid would be more than just a place of prayer, but a hub for learning and community support.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Thameema encouraged the audience to continue the conversation and care for each other, reminding everyone, “Let this be the beginning of more awareness, more care, and more support , because she matters.”
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
