"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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Prasidh, Kuldeep limit South Africa to 270 after De Kock's hundred
Visakhapatnam (PTI): India fought back gallantly through Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav after Quinton de Kock struck his 23rd hundred, keeping South Africa to a manageable 270 in the third and series-deciding final ODI, here Saturday.
India won the toss after judging the spin of the coin incorrectly 20 times in a row. They had little hesitation in inserting the Proteas into bat, a clear indication of dew factor dominating the thought.
After Arshdeep Singh sent back Ryan Rickelton early, De Kock (106, 89b, 8x4, 6x4) struck his seventh century against India and put on 113 runs off 124 balls with skipper Temba Bavuma (48, 67b) as the visitors moved to a healthy position.
De Kock was severe on Prasidh (4/66), who erred on length continuously in his first spell (2-0-27-0). The left-hander biffed the pacer for 6, 6, 4 in his second over to milk 18 runs.
The 32-year-old quickly pounced on anything that was short, and pacers Prasidh and Harshit offered him plenty of feed on his pet areas.
Bavuma was more sedate, and made runs through those typical dabs and jabs, occasionally unfurling a drive of elan.
De Kock moved to fifty in 42 balls, and never let the tempo down reaching his hundred in 79 balls.
India found temporary relief when Ravindra Jadeja induced a false slash from Bavuma to get caught by Virat Kohli at point.
The tourists got another move on through a 54-run partnership between De Kock and Matthew Breetzkle for the third wicket, and at 168 for two in 28 overs they were in a good position to press on.
But Breetzke's punishment of part-time spinner Tilak Varma forced a rethink in the Indian camp, as skipper KL Rahul brought back Prasidh for a second spell.
What a masterstroke it turned out to be! The Karnataka man broke the back of South Africa’s top and middle order in an exceptional second spell (4-0-11-3).
Breetzke was the first man to go, trapped plumb in front with a straight one and four balls later Aiden Markram uppishly chipped a fuller delivery to Kohli at short covers.
Prasidh soon castled De Kock, whose ugly cross-batted swipe failed to connect a full length delivery from the pacer.
All of a sudden, SA found themselves at a shaky 199 for five, losing three wickets in the space of three overs.
Once Prasidh was done away with the top and middle-order, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (4/41) took over and mopped up the tail as SA fell short of even a par total on this track.
