OFSSA · Food Safety for Children · the ledger
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Every webinar, from the firstbrochure to September 2025.
- 01
22 Apr 2023
Healthy Food Habits
- Resource person
- Dr. R Manju — MBBS, DCH, PGPN, Member - Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Sr. Consultant Paediatrics, Renai Medicity, Kochi
- Released by
- Dr. Abraham Varghese — IMA Chairman & Indian Medical Association Former National Secretary, State President (Kerala)
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 02
13 May 2023
Hazards of Junk Food - Measures to Control
- Resource person
- Dr. Jeeson C Unni — MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, DCH, Sr. Consultant, Aster Medcity, Kochi; Vice President - South Zone, Indian Academy of Paediatrics; Editor-in-chief, IAP Drug Formulary; National Convener - IAP
- Released by
- Prof. K V Thomas — Former Union Minister Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 03
27 May 2023
Food Born Diseases (FBD) - Causes & Precautions
- Resource person
- Dr. Kiran Nair — MBBS, DNB (Pediatrics), Consultant Pediatrics, Welcare Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- PC Thomas — Ex-Minister of State for Law & Justice, Government of India
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 04
10 Jun 2023
Food Safety Aspects of Dairy Products
- Resource person
- Dr. Beula Ann Varughese — MBBS, MD, Specialist Paediatrician & Pediatric Gastroenterologist (Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology), Sunrise Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- Benny Behanan — Hon'ble Member of Parliament, State of Kerala
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 05
24 Jun 2023
Food Habits and Childhood Diabetes
- Resource person
- Dr. Parvathy L — MD (Paediatrics), DCH, Fellowship in Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinology, Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Released by
- Adv. A. M. Ariff — Member of Parliament, Alappuzha Lok Sabha Constituency
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 06
8 Jul 2023
Food Safety During Pregnancy
- Resource person
- Dr. Sonia Hafeez Padiyath — MS (OG), Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Sunrise Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- T. N. Prathapan — Hon'ble Member of Parliament, State of Kerala (Thrissur Lok Sabha Constituency)
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 07
22 Jul 2023
UPF (Ultra Processed Food) and Risk of Cancer
- Resource person
- Dr. Reny Joseph — DCH and MD (Pediatrics), Consultant Pediatrician, Rajagiri Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- Adv. Jebi Mather — Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Kerala, representing Rajya Sabha
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 08
12 Aug 2023
Food Poison: Symptoms, Remedies and Precautions
- Resource person
- Dr. Sakeer V. T — MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), RCPSC Sub Specialist, Sr. Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology, Renaimedicity, Kochi
- Released by
- M. K. Premachandran — Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Kerala representing Kollam Lok Sabha Constituency
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 09
26 Aug 2023
Increasing Childhood Cancer & Importance of Food Safety Awareness
- Resource person
- Dr. Shwetha Seetharam — Consultant - Paediatric Oncology, DM Paediatric Oncology Speciality, Medical Oncology, Paediatrics & Neonatology, Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Released by
- Gokul Suresh Gopi — Malayalam Film Actor
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 10
9 Sept 2023
Food Adulteration and Impact on Child Health
- Resource person
- Dr. Nasreen P M — MBBS, MD, DNB, Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Released by
- Uma Thomas — Member of Legislative Assembly, Kerala
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 11
23 Sept 2023
Kid's Healthy Eating Plate
- Resource person
- Dr. Soly Manuel — MBBS, DCH, DNB Pediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology, Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly
- Released by
- Hibi Eden — Member of Parliament
- Theertha
- Vote of thanks
- 12
14 Oct 2023
Unsafe Food - Remedies & Precautions
- Resource person
- Dr. Shivji Ramachandra Hedgon — MBBS, MD (Pead), Fellowship Neonatology (Royal College UK), Department of Neonatology with Level-3 NICU Care, KINDER Multi-speciality Hospital, Kalamassery, Ernakulam
- Released by
- Kummanam Rajasekharan — Former Governor of Mizoram
- Special remarks
- Ms. Rakhy Prince — Principal, Sree Narayana Vidyapeetam Public School, Tripunithura
- With
- Sree Narayana Vidyapeetam Public School, Tripunithura
- Theertha
- Child Moderator
- 13
28 Oct 2023
Impact of Food Quality on Growth and Development of Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Johny Vakayil Francis — MD (Paediatrics), DCH, PGPN, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin
- Released by
- NSK Umesh IAS — District Collector, Ernakulam
- Special remarks
- Rev. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly CMI — Principal, Sacred Heart CMI Public School, Thevara
- With
- Sacred Heart CMI Public School, Thevara
- Theertha
- Child Moderator
- 14
11 Nov 2023
Dietary Influences on Behavioral Problems in Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Neena Shilen — M.D. (Ped), FAAP (U.S.A), Consultant and HOD, Dept. of Developmental Pediatrics, Sunrise Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- Anoop Jacob — Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Former Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Kerala
- Special remarks
- Dr. G. S. Venu — Principal, Vivekananda Public School (Dyns Assistant Meteorologist 1987-2002, Indian Air Force)
- With
- Vivekananda Public School, Piravom
- Theertha
- Child Moderator
- 15
25 Nov 2023
Impact of Food Choices on Nutritional Quality of Childhood
- Resource person
- Dr. Sarita Thomas — MD, DCH, DNB, Specialist Paediatrics, KIMS HEALTH, Kottayam
- Released by
- Major Ravi — Indian Army Major (Retd), Commando; Film Director, Screenwriter and Actor
- Special remarks
- Ms. Mousumi Deb — Teacher, Navy Children School, Kochi
- With
- Navy Children School, Kochi
- Theertha
- Child Moderator
- 16
9 Dec 2023
Health Consequences of Soft Drink Consumption
- Resource person
- Dr. Liza Thomas — MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, PGDAP, PGDMCH, MA (Clinical Psychology), Consultant Paediatrician & Adolescent Consultant, St. Joseph's Dharmagiri Hospital, Kothamangalam; President, IMA Kothamangalam 2023-24
- Released by
- Anwar Sadat — MLA, Aluva
- Special remarks
- Ms. Elizabeth Mani — Principal, Christava Mahilalayam Public School, Aluva
- With
- Christava Mahilalayam Public School, Aluva
- Theertha
- Child Moderator
- 17
13 Jan 2024
Impact of Food Allergy on Skin Health
- Resource person
- Dr. Jyothi Sathydevi — MBBS, DDVL, Senior Consultant Dermatologist, Devi Hospital, Tripunithura
- Released by
- K. Babu — MLA, Former Minister for Fisheries, Ports & Excise
- Special remarks
- Renuka J — Headmistress, Sree Venkateswara High School, Tripunithura
- With
- Sree Venkateswara High School, Tripunithura
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 18
27 Jan 2024
Remedial Measures to Protect Children from Unsafe Food Habits
- Resource person
- Dr. Maria Varghese — Former President, IMA Cochin & Medical Superintendent, Medical Trust Hospital
- Released by
- Baby P V — Assistant Commissioner of Police, Thrikkakara
- Special remarks
- Shiby M T — Principal, St. Augustine's UP School, Thuravoor
- With
- St. Augustine's Central School, Thuravoor
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 19
10 Feb 2024
Impact of Food Poisoning on Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Limya Chiramel Louis — MBBS, Medical Officer, Varma Hospital
- Released by
- P. Rajkumar — Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam Subdivision
- Special remarks
- Ms. Parvathy E — Principal, Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Eroor
- With
- Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Eroor, Tripunithura
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 20
24 Feb 2024
Health Impact of Processed Food
- Resource person
- Dr. Meera Nair — MBBS, MS
- Released by
- Nizamudheen Y — Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam
- Special remarks
- Pratheetha V P — Principal, SNPS Poothotta
- With
- Sree Narayana Public School, Poothotta
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 21
22 Jun 2024
Health Risk of Prolonged Consumption of Red Meat Products
- Resource person
- Sr. Dr. Jaya Joseph P — MBBS, MD, PS Mission Hospital, Ernakulam
- Released by
- Jose K Mani — Member of Parliament
- Special remarks
- Rev. Sr. Lissy Sebastian — Principal, Mary Mount Public School, Kottayam
- With
- Mary Mount Public School, Kottayam
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 22
13 Jul 2024
Risk of Poor Nutrition and Vision Loss
- Resource person
- Dr. Lakshmi J — MBBS, DNB, Consultant, Dept. of Cataract and Glaucoma, Giridhar Eye Institute, Kochi
- Released by
- Mani C Kappan — MLA
- Special remarks
- Rev. Fr. Josh Kanjuparambil SDB — Principal, Don Bosco Central School, Puthuppally
- With
- Don Bosco Central School, Puthuppally, Kottayam
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 23
24 Aug 2024
Health Impact of Food Choices on Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Sarita Thomas — MD, DCH, DNB, KIMS HEALTH, Kottayam
- Released by
- Jayakumar C — Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam Central
- Special remarks
- Ms. Sandhya Sreekumar — M.Sc, B.Ed, Head Mistress, Saraswathi Vidyanikethan Public School
- With
- Saraswathi Vidyanikethan Public School, Elamakkara, Kochi
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 24
23 Nov 2024
Long Term Health Consequences of Unsafe Food Habits
- Resource person
- Dr. Manju Mary Joseph — Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly
- Released by
- K. N. Unnikrishnan — MLA
- Special remarks
- Bindu Vittaldas — Principal, Talent Public School
- With
- Talent Public School, Njarackal, Kochi
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 25
14 Dec 2024
Healthy Food Habits for Good Eye Health
- Resource person
- Dr. Anju Kuriakose — Medical Retina and Uveitis Specialist, Westend and Chaithanya Eye Hospital, Kochi
- Released by
- Dr. Aswathy Srinivas IAS — District Development Commissioner, Ernakulam
- Special remarks
- Dr. M K Abdul Sathar — MBA, PhD, Principal, Luke Memorial Public School
- With
- Luke Memorial Public School, Iringole, Perumbavoor
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 26
25 Jan 2025
Health Consequences of Junk Food
- Resource person
- Dr. Jeffy John — MBBS, MD Paediatrics, Assistant Professor, Dept of Paediatrics, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
- Released by
- P Balachandran — Member of Legislative Assembly, Kerala
- Special remarks
- Mr. Krishnamurthy M — MA, M.Phil, B.Ed, Principal, Gurukulam Public School, Venginissery, Thrissur
- With
- Gurukulam Public School, Venginissery, Thrissur
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 27
8 Feb 2025
Food Habits and Risk of Cancer
- Resource person
- Dr. R. Srividya — MBBS, DCH, IAP Neonatology Fellowship, Senior Registrar, Dept. Paediatrics and Neonatology, Ernakulam Medical Centre, Kochi
- Released by
- Rishiraj Singh I.P.S — Former Director General of Police, Kerala
- Special remarks
- Ms. Tessy Jose K — Principal, Toc H Public School, Vyttila, Kochi
- With
- Toc H Public School, Vyttila, Kochi
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 28
8 Mar 2025
Long Term Health Consequences of Junk Food
- Resource person
- Dr. Anamika P U — Senior Resident, Dept. Paediatrics, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Centre, Thrissur
- Released by
- Daleema — Member of Legislative Assembly, Kerala
- Special remarks
- Laiza Sebastian — M.Sc, B.Ed, SET, Principal, TNSDC National Certified Trainer, Don Bosco Central School Irinjalakuda
- With
- Don Bosco Central School, Irinjalakuda
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 30
12 Jul 2025
Nutritional Challenges and Health Consequences of Junk Food
- Resource person
- Cindin John Alappat — Clinical Dietician & High-Performance Analyst (HPA-SAI), Sports Nutritionist, Atreya Hospital, Thrissur
- Released by
- V. T. Shajan — Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Special remarks
- Rev. Sr. Tomina SIC — Principal, St. Paul's Bethany School, Kolenchery
- With
- St. Paul's Bethany School, Kolenchery
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 32
9 Aug 2025
Types and Impact of Food Poison on Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Muhammed Hassan — Consultant Pediatrician, Allergy & Asthma Specialist, Mar Baselious Mission Hospital, Kothamangalam; President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Malanad and Idukki District
- Released by
- Dr. V. P. Gangadharan — Renowned Oncologist of Kerala; MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology), Medical & Paediatric Oncologist
- Special remarks
- Mrs. Mousumi Deb — OFSSA State Webinar Coordinator, Kerala; Navy Children School, Kochi
- With
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School, Puthencruz
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador
- 33
13 Sept 2025
Importance of Healthy Food Habits on the Growth & Development of Children
- Resource person
- Dr. Rehna T — MBBS, MD, Consultant Pediatrician, Samaritan Hospital, Pazhanganad, Kizhakkambalam
- Released by
- P. V. Sreenijin — Member of Legislative Assembly, Kerala
- Special remarks
- Anju Priya B — MA, B.Ed, Principal, St. Antony's Public School, Kizhakkambalam
- With
- St. Antony's Public School, Kizhakkambalam
- Theertha
- Child Moderator & Ambassador