ALT My sincere thanks to Dr Prashant Mathur sir, Director, ICMR–National Institute of NCD Epidemiology, for providing me with this invaluable internship opportunity. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Bency Joseph ma'am, Nodal Communication Officer, for her unwavering guidance, mentorship and support throughout the internship. With gratitude and thanks to Mr Atharv Wakharkar sir, Project AO, for believing in me, recognising my efforts, providing an excellent learning opportunity from you, on #digitallearning #sciencecommunication #visualdesigns and constantly motivating me to do better, and all members of the COPE Team at ICMR-NINE, Bengaluru

ALT Honoured and grateful to receive the "Best Capstone Project Award" at the "ICMR Health Communications Internship Program (IHCIP) 2025–26" for my Capstone project, "Ondu Vaccine Today, Cancer-Free Tomorrow," aimed at improving HPV vaccination awareness among adolescent girls in Bengaluru.

ALT My sincere gratitude to Dr. Rajiv Bahl sir, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr saritha nair ma'am, Head, Dr Enna Dogra Gupta ma'am and IHCIP Team of Policy & Communications Unit, ICMR, and Global Health Strategies (GHS) for selecting and training me through this unique internship program.

ALT A special thank you to Dr Adnan Rafiq Karajgi sir, my guru, who first shared this opportunity with me and encouraged me to apply. That advice proved to be truly life-changing. As I conclude this incredible chapter at ICMR–NINE, I carry forward invaluable lessons, unforgettable memories, and a deeper appreciation of the power of public health communication.