FOGSI’s ‘Run for Gender Equality’ (SAMANTA) awareness campaign on Anaemia, RH Immunisation brought together hundred thousands of doctors and citizens across 30 cities in India
FOGSI’s ‘Run for Gender Equality’
(SAMANTA) awareness campaign on Anaemia, RH Immunisation brought together
hundred thousands of doctors and citizens across 30
cities in India
The nationwide campaign
culminated with a meet in Delhi following the closing ceremony at India Gate
The campaign was
inaugurated by actors Diana Penty and Neil Nitin Mukesh
New Delhi, January 04, 2023: The
Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) concluded
the ‘Run for Gender Equality’ (SAMANTA) campaign at India Gate, New Delhi featuring
participation from doctors and nurses across the city. The initiative, focused
on raising awareness about gender equality, anaemia, bone diseases and RH
immunisation, resonated nationwide, receiving an enthusiastic response from
both the medical community and citizens. The campaign, supported by hundred
thousands of people pan India, successfully brought the country together in
addressing critical health issues.
The yatra comprises three phases,
originating respectively from the west, north, and east regions of the country.
In the West, it covered Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Rewari, and Gurgaon. In the North, the cities of Srinagar, Jammu,
Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ambala and Rohtak, were captured. In
the final leg, the run covered Cuttack, Sambhalpur, Bilaspur, Raipur, Jabalpur,
Gwalior, Jhansi, Mathura and Faridabad.
The closing ceremony included prominent
FOGSI members from across India to spread awareness about the women
reproductive health issues. Some of the stalwarts included Dr Hrishikesh
Pai, President, FOGSI, Dr Madhuri Patel, Secretary General, FOGSI; Dr Nandita
Palshetkar, National Coordinator, FOGSI, Dr Alka Pandey, Vice President, FOGSI;
Dr Asha Baxi, Vice President, FOGSI; Dr Geetendra Sharma, Vice President, FOGSI;
Dr S Sampath Kumari, Vice President, FOGSI; Dr Niranjan Chavan, Jt. Treasurer,
FOGSI; and senior leaders from Bharat Serum and Vaccines Limited.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Hrishikesh
Pai, President FOGSI and & Trustee FIGO Asia Oceania (International
Federation of Gynaecology) said, “Empowering women through awareness and
knowledge, and encouraging the medical sector stakeholders, was the primary
goal of the ‘Run for Gender Equality’ campaign. As a nationwide initiative held
in 28 cities, this has been a step forward in facilitating well informed health
decisions, and building of an equitable society in India. This endeavour underscores
our commitment to addressing women’s reproductive health challenges.”
Anaemia is the underlying cause or
contributing factor for 20%-40% of maternal deaths in India. About 45.7% of
pregnant women in urban areas and 52.1% in rural areas have haemoglobin levels
<11 g/dl.1 Another
specific challenge that exists in our country today is the significant number
of Rh-negative pregnant mothers who are at risk while delivering Rh positive
babies. India accounts for about 13.5 lakh Rh negative pregnant mothers
(estimated figures) who are at risk while delivering Rh positive babies.
The 28-city ‘Run for Gender Equality’ campaign
aimed at bringing the country together by spreading awareness for specific
medical conditions such as anaemia and Rh incompatibility during pregnancies. The
campaign was inaugurated on 25th November, 2023 at the FEMMTEK -IV FOGSI Presidential Conference in Mumbai. The highly successful campaign witnessed
strong participation from doctors as well as citizens from various cities
across India.
There is a massive and urgent need to
educate people on conditions such as anaemia, and Rh incompatibility during
pregnancy. The strong participation from doctors and citizens alike is a step
forward in realizing the vision of building a healthier, anaemia-free India
where the wellness of every mother and child will be ensured.
RJS PBH POSITIVE MEDIA
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