Dr. Rekha Harish
MBBS, MD, FIAP
Professor, Department of Paediatrics
Reg. Number: DMC-88892
hodpedgmc@gmail.com
About
A graduate and post graduate from KGMC Lucknow with a brilliant academic career,served in
various teaching cadres at GMC Jammu for 36 years,developed the dept to a 420 bedded dept with
3 NICUs,1 PICU,Hemophilia Day care Centre,Thalassemia Day care centre,DEIC,NRC and was
instrumental in bringing down the mortality rates drastically.Represented state in Indian Academy
of Pediatrics as EB Member,rose to become VICE PRESIDENT IAP NZ 2019,recd Fellowship of
IAP 2013,remained Chairperson of TF Prevention of childhood Obesity then NCDs 2015-17 &
2017-19, Nominated to FSSAI Expert Group for laying guidelines for National School Canteen
Guidelines in PIL filed by Uday Pai Foundation seeking ban in and around schools 2013,
Nominated to FSSAI Expert Group for laying guidelines for Front Of Pack Labelling
Nominated Expert from India-Technical Advisory Group Non Communicable Disorders Asia Pacific Pediatric
Association 2020,Recd Women Achievers Award twice-Rotary International J& k,Beti bachao Beti Padhao J&K Govt.
Area of Interest
- Childhood Obesity
- Non communicable diseases
- Asthma
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Nutrition & Food
- School Canteen Guidelines
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Year | Name of College & University | Registration Number | Date of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 1982 | KGMC Lucknow | DMC-88892 | |
| MBBS | 1977 | KGMC Lucknow | DMC-88892 |
Deatils of Teaching Experience
| Designation* | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | HIMSR, New Delhi | 01-03-2019 | Till Date | |
| Professor | GMC Jammu | 20-11-2009 | 31-12-2018 | 9 Years 1 Month |
| Associate Professor | GMC Jammu | 10-03-2002 | 19-11-2009 | 7 Years 8 Months |
| Assistant Professor | GMC Jammu | 09-01-1994 | 09-03-2002 | 8 Years 2 months |
| Tutor | GMC Jammu | 28-09-1988 | 08-01-1994 | 5 Years 3 Months |
| Senior Resident | GMC Jammu | 20-031984 | 22-04-1987 | 3 Years 1 Month |
| Junior Resident | KGMC Lucknow | 01-01-1979 | 31-12-1981 | 3 Years |
Publications
- Chapter on Anaerobic Infections: PG Textbook of Pediatrics Editor Dr. Piyush Gupta (Publications) Document “JUNK FOOD TARGETTED AT CHILDREN” alongwith Dr. Sunita Narayan,Director Centre for Science & Environment India Habitat Centre New Delhi. The document is also available online at the website of Centre for Science & Environment at the link 2014
- Published a book on “Childhood Obesity: Indian perspective” where I contributed as an author as well as the Chief Editor. The Textbook was released in inaugural function of National Pedicon & Asia Pacific International conference held at Hyderabad Jan.2015 Physical & Non invasive Variables of Emergency Triage in Relation to Outcome of Hospitalized Children Mohd. Razaq: Rekha Harish ,Dinesh Kumar, Tajali Shora. International Journal of Scientific Study July 2015
- Physical & Non invasive Variables of Emergency Triage in Relation to Outcome of Hospitalized Children Mohd. Razaq: Rekha Harish ,Dinesh Kumar, Tajali Shora. International Journal of Scientific Study July 2015 vol
- Molecular Cytogenetics in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Hospital based observational study Aakash Pandita, Rekha Harish, Sanjeev .K. Digra, Alok Raina, Annie Arvind Sharma & Ashwani Koul.Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Clinical Medicine insights oncology
- Treating perinatal asphyxia with Theophylline at birth helps to reduce the severity of Renal dysfunction in term neonates. Alok Raina, Rekha Harish, Akash Pandita Acta paediatrica 2016 Oct 6;105(10):e448-51.Epub 2016 jun 6
- Correlation of Serum Zinc Level with Simple Febrile Seizures: A Hospital based Prospective Case Control Study on role of Zinc in Febrile Seizures, Imran Gattoo, Rekha Harish , Sheikh Quyoom Hussain International Journal of Pediatrics Int J Pediatr. Vol 3,N.2-2 Serial No. 16, April, 2015
- Coordinating Editor Part 1 Spotlight on Obesity in Recent Advances in Pediatrics Hot Topics Academic editor Suraj Gupte Vol 26,2017
- Author Chapter “ Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis ” Part 1 Spotlight on Obesity in Recent Advances in Pediatrics Hot Topics Academic editor Suraj Gupte Vol 26,2017,p 14-23.
- Author Chapter “ Management of Childhood Obesity ” Part 1 Spotlight on Obesity in Recent Advances in Pediatrics Hot Topics Academic editor Suraj Gupte Vol 26,2017,p 56-67.
- As a member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics Nutrition white paper core writing group 2018 , co-authored IAP WHITE PAPER on NUTRIENT GAPS AND MANAGEMENT published as “Nutritional GAPs and Management in Catch Up growth& immunity in Indian Scenario”in Indian
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines on Fast& Junk Foods,Sugar Sweetened beverages, Fruit juices & Energy Drinks Indian Pediatr 2019 10 10;56(10):849-863 Epub 2019 Aug 10
- Author chapter on Non- Communicable diseases in children: Burden action and Targets Chapter 9.1 (p483-490),Rekha Harish,Deepak Pande in IAP textbook of tropical diseases edited by Raju C shah released
- Comparison of Vitamin D status in Obese & Non-obese Children:A hospital based prospective cohort study Med J DY PatilVidyapeeth 2019;12:324-328
- Lane Hamilton Syndrome with respiratory failure; A case report AparnaC,HarishR,Naqishbandi R. International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics Sept 20 9(3);87-91
- Early neurodevelopmental outcome of neonates with gestation age 35 weeks or more withserum bilirubin in exchange range without encephalopathy:A prospective Observational study Deepak Sharma,Rekha Harish,Anuj Bhat
Membership of Academic Bodies Societies
- Life Member Indian Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Central IAP Executive Board 2010 , 2012
- National Convener IAP National Task Force for Prevention of Childhood Obesity 2012-15
- Member IAP Committee for Nutrition Advocacy 2018-19
- Advisor IAP Task Force for Prevention of NCDs 2016-19
- Vice President North Zone Indian Academy Of Pediatrics 2019
- Chairperson IAP National Task Force for Prevention NCDs in Childhood 2019-21
- Chairperson NCD Prevention Academy- IAP Subspeciality Chapter 2021-23
- Member NCD Technical advisory group Asia Pacific Pediatric Association 2020
- Member Expert Working Group for Thresholds in Front of Pack labeling FSSAI2020-21
Invited Talks and Lectures
- Invited to talk on Complimentary Feeding in EPIC 1000 Empowering Parents in 1000 days on 18-7-21
- Invited to talk on Adressing Childhood Obesity through FOP Labeling-National webinar Organised by AIIMS Rishikesh 27th may 21
- Invited to talk on Need for effective FOP Labeling to discourage Junk Food consumption in Children-International Webinar CSE-4-3-21
- Invited to conduct Panel discussion on Junk Food-PROTOCON 14-12-20
- Invited to conduct Panel discussion on Obesity in Central zone PEDICON 2019
- Invited to talk on Junk Food & Panelist NATIONAL FOOD ENCLAVE by CSE Delhi 15-3-2019
- Invited to conduct Panel discussion on Metabolic Syndrome-PEDICON Nagpur 4-1-2018
- Invited to talk on various issues in several IYCF conferences
- Invited to talk on various issues every year in National PEDICONS since 2010
- Invited to conduct IYCF Workshop on 7-1-19 Indore PEDICON Talks on KMC Care and Junk Food
- Invited to conduct Panel discussion on Adolescent Health in PCNI 2019
- Invited to talk on various issues in PCNIs whenever held
- Invited to talk Guest of Honour in Haryana State Con Faridabad 9-5-19
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Organised
- National Webinar on Sugars,sweetening Agents & Health 7-3-21
- Webinar on NCD Prevention and launch of my Subspeciality Chapter in IAP-7-3-21
- National Recipe Contest for Indian academy of pediatrics based on scientific recommendations feb 2021
- Workshop on Newborn Hearing Screening at HIMSR-2019
- Organised several workshops on MAA Program,F-IMNCI,IMNCI,Intensified Diarrhoea Training,MR Campaign,AFP Workshop etc of NHM
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Attended
- 3rd Meeting of India Expert Advisory Group on Measles Rubella [WHO,UNICEF,MOHFW] 19-20 feb 2019
