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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260301T091500
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URL:https://seamc2.com/events/study-on-skin-health-of-fishers-begins-in-ma
 ngaluru/
SUMMARY:Study on skin health of fishers begins in Mangaluru
DESCRIPTION:Mangaluru: Recognising the often-overlooked occupational health
  risks faced by fishers\, particularly women vendors\, the Arabian Sea Fis
 heries Management Coordination Committee (Sea=MC²) launched an initiative
  to study and address skin-related ailments among fishing communities at l
 anding centres and fish markets.\nDr Shivakumar Magada\, director general 
 of the committee\, said the initiative aims to understand the harsh workin
 g conditions fishers endure and provide practical medical support without 
 disrupting their livelihood.\n"The skin is the first point of contact for 
 fishers. They handle fish continuously\, often in wet conditions\, under i
 ntense sunlight\, rain\, and exposure to ice. This constant exposure leads
  to bruises\, wounds\, fungal infections\, sunburn\, cracks\, and cold bur
 ns\, many of which go untreated\," Dr Magada said.\nHe noted that women fi
 sh vendors are particularly vulnerable\, as they spend long hours in unhyg
 ienic and harsh environments\, frequently handling fish with their bare ha
 nds. While protective gloves could help\, many vendors avoid using them as
  they believe that it reduces their efficiency and affect their business.\
 n"In reality\, working with bare hands increases the risk of infections an
 d disease transmission. Our goal is not just treatment\, but education\, t
 o help them understand safe handling practices\, hygiene\, and preventive 
 care\," he explained.\nAs part of the initiative\, Sea=MC² will organise 
 free dermatology camps at landing centres and fish markets\, bringing heal
 thcare services directly to fishers instead of requiring them to visit hos
 pitals. "We want to reach them where they work. It is difficult for fisher
 s\, especially women\, to leave their business and seek medical care. So w
 e will conduct camps at landing centres on days that do not affect their e
 arnings\," Dr Magada said.\nThe programme will begin with awareness campai
 gns\, followed by periodic medical camps providing free consultations and 
 basic treatment kits\, including antifungal creams\, sunscreens\, moisturi
 sers\, and first aid supplies. On Sunday\, the committee conducted a pilot
  Skin Health Camp in collaboration with the Druva Flat Association\, benef
 iting over 60 participants. The camp served as both a medical outreach and
  a learning opportunity\, he said.\nFurther strengthening the initiative\,
  Sea=MC² planned awareness walkathons and camps at the Old Port and State
  Bank fish market from March 7 onwards to educate fishers about occupation
 al hazards\, preventive care\, and health insurance options. Preliminary f
 ield visits to fish markets found women vendors prone to fungal infections
 \, sunburn\, and untreated skin conditions due to prolonged exposure and l
 ack of awareness.\nHe also acknowledged the support of medical professiona
 ls\, including Dr Surya Bramara\, Dr Suchetha\, and Dr Erol.
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