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For those trying to decode how, sitting in 2024, we are still being traumatised by the brutal and rape and murder of a junior lady doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital, acquaint yourself with Aruna’s story. Nothing has changed for women in all these years. No law can save us till mindsets change. Mindsets about women’s place in society, about consent, about sex. Till the day we continue to commodify women, nothing will change. And if you want to read about Aruna’s story in detail, read Pinki Virani’s book by the same name. Educate yourself to understand that the society that men and women inhabit are different.

Did you know? The first National Doctors Day celebration in India was on July 1, 1991, commemorating the birth and death anniversary of legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Share this fascinating fact with your friends and stay tuned for more interesting insights! Follow us now to uncover intriguing facts about NEET or JEE. Remember, practice more to learn better! - - - - - #DoctorsDay #NEET #IIT #JEE #InterestingFacts

𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 This Independence Day feels particularly sombre. The struggles faced by women and doctors are no longer isolated incidents but part of a disturbing pattern. ▪ Yesterday, 3,000 goons attacked protesting doctors who were demanding justice for their colleague who was brutally ra#ed and murdered. ▪ Just last year, Dr. Vandana Das, a 22-year-old doctor, was killed while on night duty in Kerala. ▪ The year before, a female neurosurgeon was kicked in the abdomen for delivering difficult news. These are not rare, one-in-a-million cases. They are symptomatic of a broader issue—hundreds of cases buried under an avalanche of injustice against the medical community. Now, can we talk about unity within the system? How often have we heard our professors say, "This is how we did it in our medical school days. We didn’t complain." Excelling in studies is never enough; we are also expected to satisfy egos and tolerate an abusive culture. —36-72 hour crazy shifts, zero work-life balance, financially broke, mentally stressed, constantly pit against one another to compete and survive— Can you blame young doctors for seeking a better system? Wouldn’t you advise us to do the same if we were your daughters? Isn't it our basic evolutionary instinct, baked in our biology, to sense danger and protect ourselves? 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭—𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞? "𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥." – 𝑫𝒓 𝑩𝑹 𝑨𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒌𝒂𝒓 Where did our country fail this great man? #fightorflight #theplightofwomenanddoctors #standupagainstinjustice #begalhorror

In India, cleft conditions affect between 27,000 and 33,000 children annually. Daniyal Quraishi's story is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by families dealing with cleft conditions in rural India. To address this significant need, SBI Foundation, through its project 'Forever Smiles,' has supported 893 cleft lip and palate surgeries across 46 districts of Uttar Pradesh in partnership with Smile Train India. Additionally, 51% of the surgeries supported through the Project have been for infants aged two years and below, significantly reducing the long-term impact of the condition and helping these children integrate into society at an early age. Importantly, 29% of these surgeries have been for female beneficiaries, many of whom face the risk of abandonment at birth. By providing these children, particularly girls, with life-changing surgeries, the Project is not only giving them a new smile but also a renewed chance at life. With a commitment to completing 1,000 surgeries over two years, SBI Foundation is making a difference in the lives of children like Daniyal, ensuring they have the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Daniyal’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion and the impact of giving. His future is now bright, full of endless possibilities—and a smile that tells a story of courage, love, and hope. State Bank of India Sanjay Prakash Rajaram Chavan | Minal Gomase | Rudrani Guha #SBI #SBIFoundation #ForeverSmiles #CleftAwareness #SmileTrainIndia #TransformingLives

A man dressed in simple clothes, sitting barefoot on a wall, writes something on a piece of paper holding a Rs 3 ball pen. this person is *Dr Shankar Gowda Gold Medalist MBBS, from Mandua in Karnataka, and MD from Calcutta Medical University.* He does not have his own clinic. It takes lakhs of rupees to build a cabin. From where will you get so much money..?? He lives in a two-room house away from the city. How can patients come so far for treatment, so he examines hundreds of poor patients daily sitting outside a fast food restaurant in the city from 7 am to 7 pm on his bicycle. Diagnoses them thoroughly and prescribes cheap, generic medicines. Do you know how much he charges? It costs only 5 rupees. *Yes, just Rs.5. Doctors with Goldmedalist MD degree charge only Rs 5 from poor patients.* In today's world where doctors are literally looting the poor, common people. But Dr. Shankar Gowdar is a God's man to many. Salute to such a social worker.

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As a resident doctor in India's teaching hospitals, the nights have been some of the most challenging and unsettling times of my life. The once-bustling corridors grow dark and empty, and the stairways feel increasingly unsafe. Patient attendants, emboldened by the late hours, become more demanding, more aggressive. And we, the health care workers, are left navigating a system that seems to be falling apart around us. The strain is overwhelming. I've pushed through 36-hour shifts without a place to rest, too exhausted to even consider using restrooms that are either filthy or simply nonexistent. We dedicate ourselves to caring for our patients with every ounce of energy we have, but deep down, there’s a haunting question—who is there to care for us?                             "This Independence Day, I hope for a profound transformation in the minds, bodies, and souls of every citizen in India. My thoughts are with the family of the deceased doctor, and I pray that justice is served."                  #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalProfessionals #HealthcareInIndia #ResidentDoctors #SupportDoctors #JusticeForDoctors #IndependenceDay #HealthcareReform #DoctorsLife #MentalHealthInMedicine

Geri Care Hospital, Adambakkam, India’s 1st Exclusive Multi-speciality Hospital for Senior Citizens, successfully performed Tamil Nadu's first-ever mechanical thrombectomy using the Inari Medical FlowTriever® device on an 85-year-old patient with acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE). This groundbreaking procedure, led by Dr. Selvakumar Chinakkanan, was a game-changer for the distressed elderly patient. The remarkable recovery of the patient underscores our commitment to providing advanced, safe, and effective treatments tailored to the needs of our elders. At Geri Care, we continue to push boundaries, bringing cutting-edge innovations to enhance quality of life for our senior citizens. Kudos to our dedicated medical and support teams for making this milestone possible and gratitude to the families who place their trust and confidence on us every single day! #GeriatricCare #MechanicalThrombectomy #ElderCare #TamilNadu #InariFlowTriever Dr. Lakshmipathy Ramesh Nagarajan K.S.Ravi Shankar Vasanth Karthikeyan Anand Subramanian

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥ श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 2.47 श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता में भगवान श्रीकृष्ण अर्जुन से कहते हैं: तुम्हारा अधिकार केवल कर्म करना ही है| कर्मों के फल पर तुम्हारा अधिकार नहीं है| अतः तुम निरन्तर कर्म के फल पर मनन मत करो और अकर्मण्य भी मत बनो| In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna – You only have a right to action (karma) and not to the fruits of your karma. Do not become a person who constantly meditates upon (gets attached to) the results of one’s karma. Do not get attached to inactivity (no karma). Do your best that is within your reach and bound, that you think you can do your best. Let the results be in your favor or against. The outcome is not in your hands. Fact of matter is if you perform your duty honestly and with keen dedication, your efforts won't go in vain 😊 Successful demo of Exias Electrolyte Analyser at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital ( NICU), Jaipur. Machine kept under observation of specialists. #exias #demo #electrolytes #analyzer #medical #device #nicu #karma #results #bhagwad #geeta #success #failures #positive

Millions of people suffer from vision loss, which limits their ability to work, learn, and fully live their lives. Project Drishti, a community eye health initiative, is making significant strides! This impactful initiative, operating across locations in Jharkhand and Odisha, offers a comprehensive approach to eye care across generations: 🔸Protecting Tiny Eyes: Early check-ups for new-borns ensure timely intervention against Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). 🔸Brightening Young Minds: School Eye Health Programmes identify and address vision problems in children, boosting their academic performance. 🔸Restoring Sight for Seniors: Accessible cataract surgery for those over 50 reduces vision loss and improves quality of life. 🔸Building Awareness for a Brighter Future: Educational campaigns empower communities with knowledge about eye health and available resources. Numbers Telling an Impactful Story: In just one year (2023–24), Project Drishti conducted a remarkable 1,259 screenings and 194 surgeries. More than Just Sight:  Project Drishti is not just about immediate medical interventions. It is building a future where eye health is prioritised. The programme focuses on training local healthcare workers and raising community awareness, ensuring long-term sustainability and potential expansion. Here is a story from Balasore, Odisha on illuminating lives! #EyeHealth #VisionForAll #ProjectDrishti #CommunityHealth #PreventBlindness #VisionAwareness #CataractAwareness #TataSteelFoundation #TSF [Eye Health, Vision For All, Project Drishti, Community Health, Prevent Blindness, Vision Awareness, Cataract Awareness, Tata Steel Foundation, TSF]