THE PUNJAB NEWS: Operation Walk” to offer free hip and knee replacement surgeries to poor patients.

THE PUNJAB NEWS: Operation Walk” to offer free hip and knee replacement surgeries to poor patients.

THE PUNJAB NEWS: Operation Walk” to offer free hip and knee replace...

THE PUNJAB NEWS: Operation Walk” to offer free hip and knee replace...

Operation Walk” to offer free hip and knee replacement surgeries to poor patients.

THE PUNJAB NEWS: DMC Doctor Completes Fellowship In Joint Replaceme...

THE PUNJAB NEWS: DMC Doctor Completes Fellowship In Joint Replaceme...: "Dr. Deepak Jain, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics at DMC & H recently completed two month fellowship in hip and knee joint replacement at R..."

DMC Doctor Completes Fellowship In Joint Replaceme

Dr. Deepak Jain, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics at DMC & H recently completed two month fellowship in hip and knee joint replacement at Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Baltimore, USA. The training involved learning advanced techniques in primary as well as revision joint replacement under world renowned experts. Rubin institute is a state of the art facility providing tertiary level care in joint replacement.

Dr. Jain said that cutting edge technology enabled the patients in USA to return to a higher level of activities like running, golf, skiing etc. He also learnt protocols to reduce pain in immediate postoperative period which is considered very important in improving outcomes and to ensure patient comfort. These methods would now be applied to Indian population also leading to better results.

He also received special training in revision joint replacement which involved treating patients having pain, wear, loosening, infection etc. after total joint replacements. He said that this area is growing in India too as the number of replacement surgeries done here has increased manifold and the results with latest techniques are encouraging.

Dr. Jain said that joint research projects would be carried out between DMCH and Rubin Institute, USA in order to study special needs of Indian patients and devise new techniques. He is also coordinating Operation Walk with Rubin Institute wherein free hip and knee replacements will be performed for poor patients in DMCH

Remarks by PM at Indian Community Reception at Kuala Lumpur

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan’s speech at Indian Community reception at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia today:

“I am happy to have this occasion to meet members of the Indian community in Malaysia.

The Malaysian Indian community holds a very special place in our hearts. You represent the largest gathering of people of Indian origin in the world. You have been contributing to the political, economic, social and cultural fabric of Malaysia, while preserving your ties with India. This is not an easy task. But you have successfully done so by blending Indian culture and values with the local milieu. Your achievements fill us with pride and joy.

I compliment you for the affection that you still have for the land of your ancestors. I applaud you for your contribution to the progress and prosperity in Malaysia.

Malaysia has today transformed itself into a modern industrialized nation. With its democratic framework, plural and progressive values, Malaysia provides a unique development model, which is relevant to the entire developing world and the international community.

Today India is also on the move. We are in the midst of a major transformation in addressing our developmental challenges within a democratic framework.

India offers a growing and vibrant market, young work force, and an attractive destination for foreign investors. We are already a trillion dollar economy. We are aspiring for a growth rate of 9-10% per annum. As our economy expands and creates more opportunities, it provides a new platform for collaboration between India and overseas Indian communities. I invite you to make use of these new investment and business opportunities in India in the best manner that you can.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is now a full-fledged mechanism for reaching out to our overseas community. I am delighted to know that the Malaysian delegation is usually one of the largest and most active delegations at the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas.

We enjoy excellent bilateral relations with Malaysia. India-Malaysia relations have grown significantly in the last five years. Prime Minister Najib’s visit to India earlier this year, and my return visit this year clearly demonstrate our common desire to upgrade our relations in a comprehensive manner. We have also finalized a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement that will create an institutional framework for expanding business and commerce manifold.

The Indian community in Malaysia is well placed to take advantage of the opportunities that will come as relations between India and Malaysia deepen and grow.

With cultural and social links to India and deep understanding of our language, culture and the way we do things, the Malaysian Indian business community can serve as the bridge for fostering economic linkages between the two countries. I look forward to seeing greater involvement by you in this endeavour.

I am pleased to learn about the efforts the community has made in preserving Indian traditions and culture. It is in recognition of this that we decided to open an Indian Cultural Centre in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year.

I am happy to learn that you are making use of the educational facilities we offer in India. I know that there is a much greater demand for education in India from Persons of Indian Origin globally than we can currently fulfill. The Government is considering ways to address these demands. Our Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs runs a Diaspora Scholarship Scheme that offers scholarships to PIO and NRI students studying in Indian universities. I am told that one third of practicing Malaysian doctors have obtained medical degrees from India. Some Malaysian Universities have now begun collaborating with Indian Universities to develop twinning programmes, particularly in medicine and engineering. I hope that the Malaysian Indian community will benefit from these initiatives.

I am happy to announce today a contribution of Rs 5 crore to augment the Indian Scholarship Trust Fund, which will raise the corpus to Rs. 7.55 cr. The Fund was set up by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946 to provide assistance to Malaysian Indian students. At the request of the Indian community in Malaysia, I am also pleased to announce 20 scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue courses in traditional system of medicine in India.

The respect that non-resident Indians have earned abroad, including in Malaysia, is a matter of pride for all Indians. As a government we will continue to provide all assistance to the community in Malaysia through our High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.

I wish each of one of you and your families the very best, and season’s greetings on the occasion of Diwali.”

500 delegates for paediatrics meet at cmc

Ludhiana, October 30
A total of 500 delegates from all across Punjab and other parts of India attended the 9th national conference on “Growth Development and Behavioural Paediatrics” organised by the department of Paediatrics, CMCH, Ludhiana.
The two-day conference organised under the aegis of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics concluded here today. Punjab health minister Prof Laxmikanta Chawala while inaugurating the conference said the department of health and family welfare was going to start a campaign for kids born and brought up on the roadside.
"Most of the children on streets are suffering from malnutrition and the health department has chalked out a programme to provide them with the supplements so as to promote good health," the minister added.
The director of the CMC and hospital Dr Abraham G Thomas and Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Prof SS Gill were also present.
Dr GS Grewal, member of the Punjab Medical Council, briefed Prof Laxmi Kanta Chawala on the ongoing malpractice of sex determination among doctors. Dr Grewal also pointed towards the menace of "quackery" and "commissions by doctors”.
Dr Gurmeet Kaur, organising chairperson, professor and head of department of paediatrics said the issues and concerns pertaining to childcare discussed during the conference would unveil several problems along with their solutions.


By:-Harminder Singh Kitty

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