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Bengaluru, 8 November 2024: In a significant move to prioritize the well-being of Bengaluru’s police force and their families, Police Commissioner Shri B. Dayananda inaugurated the Bengaluru Police Eye Care Project 2024 at the CAR South Adugodi Parade Ground. The project, created in partnership with Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Shraddha Eye Care Trust, and Rotary Bangalore Prime, aims to support eye health within the police community, addressing a critical yet often overlooked need.

This program offers comprehensive eye screenings to Bengaluru Police officers and their families, with a focus on early detection and timely treatment. Leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, the project ensures officers and their loved ones receive continuous eye health monitoring. For those identified with specific eye conditions, treatment will be available at Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital. Additionally, Shraddha Eye Care Trust will provide free surgical care to those without Arogya Bhagya Yojane Cover, ensuring everyone receives essential care.

Shri B. Dayananda, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, highlighted the unique demands faced by the police force, “Our officers work under difficult, often high-stress conditions to maintain public safety. Ensuring their health, particularly their eye health, is not only beneficial to them but essential for our community. This project reflects our commitment to providing officers and their families with the health support they deserve, which will allow them to serve Bengaluru even more effectively.”

Prof. Dr. Sri Ganesh, Managing Trustee of Shraddha Eye Care Trust and Chairman and Managing Director of Nethradhama Eye Hospital, emphasized the holistic approach of this initiative, “Our police force dedicates their lives to protect us, often at a cost to their own health and their families’ needs. Vision health, in particular, can go overlooked until it becomes critical. We’re honored to support both officers and their families, ensuring they have access to screenings and treatment that prioritize their long-term well-being and quality of life. By including families, we address an often-neglected aspect of police welfare, recognizing that the health of our officers and their loved ones are closely intertwined.”

Dr. Savitha Arun, Director and Medical Superintendent of Nethradhama Super speciality Eye Hospital was also present at the event.

CA Rtn Harish VS, President of Rotary Bangalore Prime, expressed Rotary’s commitment to community support, “This initiative reflects Rotary’s mission to serve those who serve us. By focusing on preventive care, we are helping our police officers stay healthy and prepared for the demands of their roles. Extending this care to their families also reinforces our belief that strong communities start with healthy, supported individuals.”

As a pilot, the success of this project will serve as a model for expanding similar programs across other CAR camps in Bengaluru. Future plans include extending this initiative to other public service officers, ensuring that all personnel have timely access to eye care, ultimately enhancing both their health and operational efficiency in service to the community.

Mumbai/Kolkata, 8th November’24: In commemoration of National Cancer Awareness Day, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Kolkata, hosted an interesting panel discussion – ‘Focusing on the important role of NGOs in making modern cancer treatment more accessible to economically disadvantaged patients in private healthcare facilities’. Representatives of reputable NGOs such as Rotary, Fight Cancer, Cancer Fight Foundation, Jadavpur Pension Association, Gauri Bari Welfare, Cankids and Dinante joined the discussion as panelists, moderated by Prof. (Dr.) Subir Ganguly, Senior Consultant and Advisor in Radiation Oncology. A few of the cancer survivors were also present during the discussion.

This year’s National Cancer Awareness Day theme, “Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment,” emphasizes the need for vigilance to recognize early signs and accessible care. Financial barriers often prevent many people from seeking cancer treatment. And NGOs play a key role in bridging this gap. In cooperation with private hospitals These organizations help patients get the treatment they need. They usually support or subsidize medical expenses.

During the discussion, Prof. (Dr.) Subir Ganguly, remarked, “Many lives are lost to cancer, and sadly, some of these losses are due to limited access to treatment. For many, the high cost of cancer care makes it unaffordable, leaving critical treatments out of reach. Here, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have an important role to play in making cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for people from lower economic backgrounds. These organizations fill health care gaps by providing essential services such as financial assistance. In collaboration with private hospitals, they provide inexpensive treatment options and necessary services, like free screenings to patients. NGOs often run awareness campaigns to prevent cancer and are additionally involved in providing emotional and logistical support, such as counseling, Nutrition advice and transportation assistance to cancer patients. At Medica, we also work with many NGOs to make cancer care affordable for the patients in need and we are quite successful in associating with the NGOs which benefited the patients. In the near future, we look to collaborate with more such organizations to help our patients.”

Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Hospitals (East), shared, “Cancer is the biggest threat to our society and being healthcare professionals, our top priority is to make cancer treatment affordable and accessible for patients in need. It is heartbreaking to see people losing their lives due to lack of treatment. From the very beginning, we have partnered with various non-governmental organizations to support patients from lower economical background. Through these collaborations, we have been able to ease some of their financial burden, and we will continue to support our patients in this way at our hospitals.”

1 ,November 2024: Royal Canin, a pioneer in the “Health through Nutrition” for cats and dogs announced its collaboration with the Association for Veterinary Dermatology, India to revolutionize veterinary care in dermatology for small animals. The partnership is aimed at providing veterinarians with the right diagnostics skills and treatment required to address the cases of skin conditions and allergies in pets, that are among the most complex to identify and treat.

Through “PowerUp with Royal Canin Continuous Education Program” initiative, Royal Canin collaborates with various industry bodies to advance veterinary care in the pet ecosystem. The initiative underscores Royal Canin’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge by empowering veterinarians that can enhance the quality of life for pets.

As part of the collaboration with AVD,I three webinars have been designed to provide veterinarians with practical insights and strategies based on best case practices. Participants gain access to expert-led discussions, case studies, and the latest advancements in pet dermatology.

Royal Canin’s strategic collaboration underscores the importance of continuous education and professional development in veterinary dermatology.

Satinder Singh, General Manager, Royal Canin, shared his insights. “At Royal Canin, we believe in the transformative power of knowledge to improve pet health. Skin conditions and allergies are often complex and difficult to diagnose, but through our partnership with AVD,I we are providing veterinarians with the right tools to make a significant difference. The ‘PowerUp with Royal Canin’Continuous Education Program initiative reaffirms our commitment to supporting the veterinary community in delivering advanced care while enhancing the quality of life for pets through science-based nutrition and expert-led education.”

“Royal Canin’s collaboration with AVD,I enables us to address a critical need in pet healthcare—dermatological issues that are many times commonly presented but complex to diagnose & manage in clinical practice,” added Dr Vishal Dangle, Scientific Communication Manager, Royal Canin. “By empowering veterinarians with advanced tools and knowledge, we aim to elevate the standard of care, ensuring healthier lives for pets not only through the precise, science-driven advanced therapeutic solutions but also through the clinical nutritional management.”

Further, Prof. Dr B. Nagarajan, IAVD, shared his thoughts: “We are pleased to partner with Royal Canin, a brand that has remained committed to ensuring a better world for pets. This partnership is a crucial step towards enhancing dermatological expertise in India. As skin conditions become increasingly common, providing veterinarians with targeted education is essential. Together with Royal Canin, we aim to bridge the knowledge gap and enable better clinical outcomes for pets facing dermatological challenges.”