RMCH: World Kidney Day 2026 Quiz and Celebrations organized by the Paediatric Department

Event: World Kidney Day 2026 observance and departmental quiz
Date: 12 March 2026
Theme:Kidney Health for All — Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.
Venue – Paediatrics OPD

The Paediatric Department of Rohilkhand Medical College organized a quiz competition and short programme to mark World Kidney Day. The event combined academic engagement for postgraduate residents with awareness activities aligned to the global theme, emphasizing kidney health and environmental stewardship.

Quiz Competition Summary

Format and Participation

• All paediatric postgraduate residents participated.
• Participants were divided into four teams: Team A, Team B, Team C, and Team D.
• The quiz comprised multiple rounds testing clinical knowledge, case management, and kidney‑health awareness.

Results

• Winners:Team D
  • Team D Members:
    • JR III: Dr Shivam Chaudhary
    • Dr Apoorva
    • JR II: Dr Utkarsh
    • Dr Abhijeet
    • JR I: Dr Vipul Singh
    • Dr Prem Shankar Gupta
    • Dr Lashika
• Runners Up:Team B
  • Team B Members:
    • JR III: Dr Abhishek
    • JR III: Dr Anshul
    • JR I: Dr Saksham
    • Dr Naman Bansal
    • Dr Rizwan

The competition was conducted smoothly, with enthusiastic participation and healthy academic rivalry among teams.

Organizers and Faculty Involvement

Event Anchor and Coordinator

• Dr Vedika A. Bhat (Associate Professor) — organized the quiz, anchored the programme, and delivered the principal address.

Faculty Contributions

• Prof Dr Preeti Lata Rai (HOD Paediatrics) — delivered opening remarks and emphasized the importance of kidney health in children.
• Dr Anita Kumari (Professor) — addressed the gathering and contributed to the awareness segment.
• Dr Azeem U. Khan (Assistant Professor) — assisted in quiz conduction and logistics, ensuring smooth flow of rounds.

The combined efforts of faculty and residents ensured both educational value and operational efficiency.

Highlights and Observations

• Educational Impact: The quiz reinforced clinical reasoning and up‑to‑date knowledge on paediatric renal issues and preventive strategies.
• Awareness Linkage: The programme successfully tied clinical content to the World Kidney Day theme, highlighting environmental determinants of kidney health and practical prevention messages for families.
• Engagement: High resident turnout and spirited team interactions reflected strong departmental interest in academic activities.

Closing and Acknowledgements

I extend sincere thanks to Prof Dr Preeti Lata Rai for her guidance, to Dr Vedika A. Bhat for organizing and anchoring the event, and to all faculty and residents for their active participation. The event met its objectives of education and awareness while fostering team spirit among postgraduate trainees.