Magic, smiles and health tips light up Children’s Day celebration at Manipal Mukundapur
Ambar Bhattacharya, Takmaa News, Kolkata,16th Nov 2025 : Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, a unit of one of India’s leading healthcare networks, celebrated Children’s Day with a lively and heartwarming event held within the hospital premises. Doctors from the Paediatric Department joined the visiting children along with their parents to make the day memorable.
The celebration featured engaging activities such as a fashion show, magic show, tattoo art, a photo booth, and a cheerful cake-cutting ceremony. Children also enjoyed interactive health sessions with paediatricians, who shared practical and easy-to-follow tips in a friendly atmosphere. Special gifts were handed out to all participants, adding to the festive spirit. During the interactive sessions, doctors highlighted essential topics including managing seasonal infections, balanced nutrition, early symptom recognition, hygiene practices, and the importance of timely vaccinations. Emotional well-being was also emphasised, with experts urging parents to maintain open communication and ensure a healthy balance between academics and play.
During the paediatric interactive sessions, experts covered essential topics including seasonal infections, balanced nutrition, and simple preventive care practices that families can follow at home. The sessions were led by a distinguished panel of paediatricians — Dr. Jemsy Jose, Dr. Sayantan Bhowmick, Dr. Paromita Nath, Dr. Runa Majumdar, Dr. Monideepa Dutta, Dr. Rajiv Sinha, Dr. Rana Saha and Dr. Bappaditya Mukhopadhyay.
As the winter season approach, during the programme, Dr. Sayantan Bhowmick, Associate Consultant – Paediatric Pulmonology, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, added, “Seasonal illnesses like colds and flu become increasingly common. Simple habits such as hydration, proper rest, good nutrition, and regular hand hygiene can significantly reduce risks. Parents should stay alert to early symptoms, as prompt medical attention can help children recover faster and stay healthy through the season.”
Dr. Monideepa Dutta, Consultant – Paediatrics, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur shared, “Today’s Children’s Day programme reminds us to relive and reconnect with the joy and simplicity of childhood by seeing the world as our children do. It is also an important reminder for parents to prioritise clean surroundings, adhere to timely vaccination schedules, and closely monitor newborns’ feeding and sleep habits to ensure their healthy life.”
One of the parents expressed deep appreciation, saying, “It was truly wonderful to see the hospital organise such an engaging and thoughtful event for the children. My child had a fantastic time participating in all the activities, and it was heartwarming to watch him enjoy himself so freely. The interaction with the doctors was especially meaningful, their guidance, practical tips, and willingness to address our concerns were incredibly reassuring. As parents, we often look for credible advice we can trust, and today’s session gave us exactly that. Overall, it was a memorable experience for our children and a very supportive one for us as well.”
The event concluded on a heartwarming note, with enthusiastic participation from children, parents, doctors, and staff, making the celebration a memorable one.
