Dr. Rajiv Mehta, Pediatrician, and Adviser for Teen, Nagpur

Let’s talk about Boys…

When we talk about boys, we talk about their duties, their responsibilities, their do’s and don’ts. But do we talk to them about their health, their hygiene, their state of mind, and what they are feeling?..

Adolescence is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health. Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. This affects how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them.

To grow and develop in good health, adolescents need information, including age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education; opportunities to develop life skills; health services that are acceptable, equitable, appropriate, and effective; and safe and supportive environments. They also need opportunities to meaningfully participate in the design and delivery of interventions to improve and maintain their health. Expanding such opportunities is key to responding to adolescents’ specific needs and rights.

Disha organized an awareness camp for adolescent boys to facilitate their knowledge and awareness. Dr.Rajiv Mohta, from Nagpur, rendered his selfless service and immense knowledge to interact with and aware the young boys from this remote tribal population. Around 180 boys actively participated in the camp to groom themselves.