The curtains came down on the Silver Jubileecelebrationsofthe
MTNL Perfect Health Mela on Saturday with the valedictory ceremony.
The 5-day celebrations, which began on the 23rdculminated
with the HCFI CSR awards followed by a scintillating performance by singer
Shibani Kashyap and a fascinating illusion act by Mr Rahul Kharbanda.
The HCFI CSR Awards were presented to 10
corporate organizations in recognition of their contributions towards access to
affordable healthcare.Two other awards presented during the valedictory
ceremony were the HCFI Awards and the IMA NDB Doctor Awards in appreciation of
the contributions of the medical fraternity.
This year the Mela focused on a very relevant theme “affordable
healthcare” given the wide gap between the need and availability of efficient
and cost-effective healthcare services in the country. Though paradoxically,
India is fast becoming the hub of medical tourism ande-commerce.
The Mela was inaugurated by Shri Satyendra Jain, the Hon’ble
Health minister, Govt. of Delhi at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. A
vocal performance by Padma Bhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra left all
spellbound.
A National Campaign on Hands-only CPR10 was launched on the
inaugural day in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of
India.
Insightful discussions were held in the Evening Conclaves on
antimicrobial resistance, IVF, indoor pollution, safe water and air, harm
reduction and non-communicable diseases.
Aone-of-its-kindSpiritual Inter-Faith Conferenceon air,
sanitation and antimicrobial resistancewas also organized by HCFI along with
the World Fellowship of Religions, in which eminent dharma Gurus of all
religions participated as speakers. They took a pledge to spread the message
about misuse of antibiotics “Saying no to self-antibiotics”and“To take
antibiotics only when prescribed by the doctor” among their disciples.
There were lifestyle exhibitions, free health check-ups and
consultations with all pathies under one roof, lectures, workshops and
competitions ‘Harmony and EcoFest’ (inter-school competitions), National Youth
Fest (inter-college competitions) and Anmol (for specially-abled children) all
focusing on preventive health.
More than 7000 children from various schools and colleges
participated enthusiastically in various on-the-spot competitions like Mehendi
art, collage making, painting, and slogan writing.
Thefive-day event was organized jointly with the Health and
Family Welfare Dept. NCT Delhi, MTNL, NDMC, MCD and other central and Delhi
state government departments.
Dr Tusker, the friendly elephant was the mascot for the Mela.
In its long journey of 25 years, the Perfect Health Mela has been
working towards its commitment of making India a healthier nation by creating
mass awareness on all aspects of health among people from all walks of life
using infotainment as a low-cost health education module.
I am extremely happy at the successful conclusion of the event
and the huge participation.
I also take this opportunity to thank all who have been
associated with us on this long journey and made it a fruitful one.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma
Shri Awardee
President Elect Confederation of Medical Associations
in Asia and Oceania (CMAAO)
Group
Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President
Heart Care Foundation of India
Immediate Past National President IMA
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