Health Minister MoS. Prof. S.P Singh Baghel flags off the National Walkathon Campaign from Delhi with a Pledge – Amputation FREE India!
Chief Guest- Dr. Vipin Itankar, Collector Nagpur & Guest of honors- Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary, NMC commissioner, and DCP Mr. Sunil Madane Flagged off the Walkathon from Walker Street, Civil Lines, Nagpur.
Nagpur, 6th August 2023: Vascular Society of India, founded on 6th August 1994 in Chennai, today, celebrated the National Vascular Day across the nation. On this occasion, a Walkathon was organized in 26 cities across India including Nagpur to spread awareness by the message of ‘Walk a Mile to Live with a Smile‘ with a theme – Amputation FREE India.
Following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Fit India, the VSI organized the WALKATHON with an aim to bring the national focus on promoting healthcare, awareness, and timely interventions to prevent conditions that could lead to lower limb amputations (diabetes, smoking, hypertension, and high cholesterol).
Dr.Rohit Gupta, Senior Vascular Surgeon and Chief Organizer, of Nagpur – Vascular Society of India said, “We are very encouraged to see the amazing response of our campaign in Nagpur. Our Mission is to Promote Healthier Communities through a comprehensive Vascular Health Care Delivery System resulting in Amputation FREE India. Today on National Vascular Day, Walkathon has taken place simultaneously in 26 cities across the nation, where over 8,000 enthusiastic participants joined with great fervor.”
This national drive becomes more relevant in today’s times when India is becoming the diabetic capital of the world. More and more population is at risk of preventable amputations because of unhealthy lifestyles and diets. This is an effort to create nationwide awareness so that these amputations can be prevented by lifestyle changes, and if at all the need arises, treatment can be done early, thus preserving their quality of life.
Vascular Society of India’s Achievements!
- The World Federation of Vascular Societies (of which VSI is a member) stands with our fellow medical specialists, surgeons, interventionalists, nurses, and allied health professionals who work for the sanctity and preservation of human life.
- VSI has a presence and members pan India and today the total strength is over 700 members, which makes it one of the biggest Chapters in the world.
- VSI members ever since its inception are continuously working towards saving the legs of patients to prevent amputation.
- VSI today is one of the most sought-after bodies in the Health Industry.
Vascular Day Walkathon in 26 Cities:
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Nagpur
- J&K: Jammu
- UT: Delhi
- UT: Chandigarh
- Uttrakhand: Dehradun
- Rajasthan: Jaipur
- Karnataka: Bangalore; Mysore
- Telangana: Hyderabad
- Andhra Pradesh: Vishakhapatnam (Vizag)
- Kerala: Trivandrum; Kochi Calicut (Kozhikode)
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad Surat, Baroda, Rajkot
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai; Madurai; Trichy; Vellore
- West Bengal: Kolkata
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow
Vascular Society of India
Vision
- Embrace the latest technology to achieve acceptable standards of complete well-being among patients with vascular ailments.
Objectives
- Spread awareness of Vascular Surgeons and Vascular Diseases: One of the major challenges ahead is to develop awareness among healthcare providers and also the general population.
Common symptoms of vascular diseases are:
- Leg swelling
- Sudden occurrence of pain/discoloration in legs
- Non-healing wounds
- Gangrene
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- Visible, dilated veins
If you have any of the above symptoms, consult your nearest Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at the earliest. They know your blood vessels the best and provide the most comprehensive care for your limbs.
For details, please visit https://vascularsocietyofindia.com/
