CURE India, in collaboration with RBSK, NHM, and Lady Hardinge Medical Hospital, proudly launched the "RunFree2030" National Campaign, aiming to eliminate disability from clubfoot in India by 2030. This ambitious initiative marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to provide accessible, non-surgical treatments to children across the nation.
The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Chief Guest Shri Apurva Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Guests of Honour Ms. Aradhna Patnaik, IAS, Additional Secretary and MD, NHM, Govt. of India; Ms. Meera Srivastava, IRS, Joint Secretary, RCH, NHM, Govt. of India; Dr. Sarita Beri, Director of LHMC; Dr. Shobna Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Child Health & RBSK, Govt. of India; Dr. Alok Sud, Director Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, LHMC; Dr. Mathew Varghese, Chairman, CURE India; and Dr. Santhosh G, Director, CURE India.
Shri Apurva Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the campaign with an inspiring speech, emphasizing the collective responsibility to eliminate clubfoot disability in India. He highlighted the crucial role of partnerships between government bodies, medical institutions, and non-profits in achieving this goal.
Ms. Aradhna Patnaik, IAS, Additional Secretary and MD, NHM, Govt. of India, and Ms. Meera Srivastava, IRS, Joint Secretary, RCH, NHM, Govt. of India, reiterated their support for the campaign, stressing the importance of early detection and intervention in managing clubfoot effectively.
Dr. Sarita Beri, Director of LHMC, and Dr. Shobna Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Child Health & RBSK, Govt. of India, shared insights into the medical strategies and community outreach plans essential for the campaign's success. Their commitment to providing comprehensive care and training to medical professionals was evident in their addresses.
Dr. Alok Sud, Director Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, LHMC, spoke about the advancements in clubfoot treatment and the importance of making these treatments widely accessible.
Dr. Mathew Varghese, Chairman, and Dr. Santhosh G, Director of CURE India, passionately outlined the vision and objectives of the "RunFree2030" campaign. They emphasized the non-surgical, free-of-cost treatment approach, which has already transformed the lives of over 100,000 children in India. They called upon all sectors of society to join hands in this noble mission.
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As we embark on the "RunFree2030" campaign, we reaffirm our commitment to making a lasting social impact. Together, we can break down barriers and build a more inclusive society, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
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