Fortis Launches Four Specialised Clinics in Bengaluru to Tackle Under-Discussed Health Issues

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Fortis launches four specialised clinics in Bengaluru to address sensitive health concerns

Bengaluru, March 11: Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday announced the launch of four specialised clinics across its hospital network in Bengaluru, aimed at addressing several sensitive and often under-discussed health issues.
The clinics – Man Clinic, Incontinence Clinic, Restorative Gynaecology Clinic, and Mobile Lithotripsy Services – were inaugurated by Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, in the presence of doctors, hospital leadership, staff and patients. Around 150 people attended the event.

According to the hospital group, the newly introduced services aim to provide focused and patient-centric care while encouraging people to seek treatment for conditions that are often neglected due to social stigma or lack of awareness.
The Man Clinic will focus on men’s health issues such as sexual wellness, prostate-related problems, infertility, hormonal imbalances and lifestyle-related conditions. The facility will provide multidisciplinary care with an emphasis on privacy and specialised treatment.

The Incontinence Clinic will cater to patients suffering from urinary or bowel incontinence across different age groups and genders. The clinic will combine expertise from urology, gynaecology and physiotherapy to offer advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive treatment options.

The Restorative Gynaecology Clinic will provide care for women facing intimate health concerns, functional issues and certain aesthetic gynaecological conditions, using evidence-based treatment approaches delivered with discretion.

The hospital group also introduced Mobile Lithotripsy Services, a minimally invasive technology designed to treat kidney stones more efficiently while reducing hospital stay and improving patient comfort.

Speaking at the inauguration, Patil said healthcare must evolve not only through technology but also by addressing sensitive health concerns with openness and dignity. Initiatives like these, he said, can help break social stigma and encourage people to seek timely medical consultation.

Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Principal Director – Renal Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said conditions such as male sexual health issues, incontinence and kidney stones are more common than generally acknowledged, but many patients delay treatment due to hesitation in discussing them.
“Through these clinics, we hope to normalise conversations around such health concerns while offering advanced and minimally invasive treatment backed by multidisciplinary expertise,” he said.

Dr. Ananth Rao, Vice President and Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said the initiative strengthens the hospital group’s focus on specialised and patient-centric healthcare. He added that the clinics combine advanced medical technology with integrated clinical pathways designed to ensure patient privacy, comfort and dignity.

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Timely Spine Treatment Can Prevent Permanent Disability, Experts Warn

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Experts Stress Early Spine and Trauma Care to Prevent Long-Term Disability

Bengaluru, March 2026: With spine and trauma-related injuries rising steadily across India, medical experts are urging people to seek early diagnosis and timely treatment to avoid long-term disability. Road accidents, falls, sports injuries and age-related fragility fractures are among the key contributors to the growing burden of such injuries.

At a recent awareness initiative, spine and trauma specialists Dr Raviraj A., Dr Amrithlal Mascarenhas and Dr Raghu Nagraj highlighted that prompt medical attention, combined with structured rehabilitation, plays a critical role in ensuring better recovery and preserving mobility.

Doctors explained that even injuries that appear minor can sometimes lead to serious spinal complications such as vertebral fractures, spinal instability or spinal cord damage. Symptoms like persistent neck or back pain, pain radiating to the arms or legs, numbness, weakness in the limbs, difficulty in walking, or problems with bladder and bowel control should not be ignored. According to specialists, delayed diagnosis can lead to worsening deformity and neurological complications.
They noted that advances in spine care, particularly minimally invasive surgical techniques, have significantly improved treatment outcomes in suitable cases while also reducing recovery time.
Orthopaedic trauma experts also drew attention to common fractures involving the wrist, hip, femur and ankle. Proper and timely treatment is essential to restore alignment and prevent complications such as stiffness, limited mobility or early arthritis.

While stable fractures may heal with immobilisation, unstable or displaced fractures often require surgical fixation to ensure proper healing and allow early movement.
Another growing concern, doctors said, is the increasing incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures, especially among post-menopausal women. Widespread vitamin D deficiency, sedentary lifestyles and low awareness about bone health screening in India are contributing to the risk. Hip fractures, in particular, can severely affect mobility and independence if not treated promptly. Specialists therefore recommend bone mineral density screening for people above 40 to 50 years, particularly women after menopause.

Experts also emphasised the vital role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the recovery process. Structured rehabilitation programmes help restore muscle strength, improve mobility, prevent joint stiffness and support a safe return to daily activities.
Simple lifestyle measures can significantly reduce injury risks, doctors added. Regular exercise, core strengthening, adherence to road safety rules, use of protective sports gear, fall-prevention measures at home and proper nutrition for bone health can all help prevent spine and trauma-related complications.

“With early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and structured rehabilitation, most patients can regain good functional recovery,” the specialists said, stressing that awareness and timely medical consultation are key to maintaining mobility and quality of life.

The initiative aims to increase public awareness about spine and trauma care, encouraging people to recognise early symptoms and seek medical attention without delay.

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Homeopathy Study Shows Improvement in Key Kidney Markers Among CKD Patients

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BENGALURU, March 11, 2026:
A retrospective observational study conducted at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic has indicated that homeopathic treatment may offer potential benefits for some patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The study analysed clinical records of CKD patients as part of the clinic’s ongoing efforts to evaluate condition-specific homeopathic treatment protocols. Researchers reviewed patient data from a defined catchment period, examining outcomes based on routinely recorded laboratory parameters.

Chronic kidney disease, often progressing to kidney failure, remains a widespread health condition with limited curative options in conventional medicine, making management and slowing progression the primary focus of treatment.

The evaluation primarily focused on two key laboratory markers of kidney function – serum urea and serum creatinine – which are widely used by clinicians to assess disease progression and make decisions regarding interventions such as dialysis.

According to the study findings, by the third clinical visit, about 50% to 58.3% of patients showed improvement in serum urea levels. Meanwhile, improvements in serum creatinine levels were observed in roughly 50% to 74.2% of patients across the observed groups.

Dr. Kalyan Banerjee, founder of the clinic, said the observations were encouraging. “In this analysis, improvements were noted in two important clinical parameters – serum urea and serum creatinine – among a significant proportion of patients. These parameters are critical in evaluating kidney function and guiding decisions related to dialysis,” he said.

Dr. Kushal Banerjee, senior consultant at the clinic, noted that the centre treats a large number of patients with chronic kidney disease who have reported improvements in laboratory indicators after treatment. “This retrospective assessment was carried out to evaluate whether patient records supported those clinical observations. While the findings are preliminary, we hope they will encourage larger, well-designed randomised controlled trials to further study the potential role of homeopathic treatment in CKD,” he said.

He added that the results should be interpreted cautiously and that the clinic welcomes collaboration with medical specialists and research institutions to undertake more rigorous studies.

Doctors at the clinic follow structured treatment protocols developed over decades of clinical practice, using defined combinations of medicines and potencies for specific conditions. If patients do not respond to the initial line of treatment, alternative second-line protocols are introduced.

The clinic emphasised that continued research and scientific evaluation will be essential to build stronger evidence on the role of homeopathy in managing chronic kidney disease.

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SPARSH Hospitals Launch Lifelong Vaccination Initiative Covering Children to Elderly

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Vaccination for All: SPARSH Hospitals Launch Structured Life-Course Immunisation Programme in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 11, 2026: In a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare, the SPARSH Group of Hospitals has launched a comprehensive Life-Course Vaccination (LCV) programme in Bengaluru. The initiative is among the first structured hospital-led vaccination programmes designed to cover individuals across all age groups—from children to the elderly.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon of SPARSH Hospitals, in the presence of Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO; Dr. Ranjan Shetty, Group Medical Director and Lead Consultant–Cardiologist; and other senior healthcare professionals.
The initiative will be introduced in phases, starting with the hospital’s flagship facility on Infantry Road in Bengaluru and gradually expanding to other SPARSH centres across the city.

The programme is being supported by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. as a knowledge and awareness partner. The company will provide educational resources and capacity-building support alongside the hospital’s internal clinical expertise, led by infectious disease specialist Dr. John Paul.
Healthcare experts say India currently faces a dual burden of disease. Estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and cancers account for nearly 63–65% of deaths in the country. At the same time, infectious diseases including influenza and pneumonia continue to pose risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

The Life-Course Vaccination programme seeks to promote immunisation as a lifelong preventive measure, extending protection beyond childhood vaccines to adolescents, adults, senior citizens and other high-risk groups. The initiative also addresses a key gap in India’s healthcare system, where adult vaccination remains significantly underutilised despite increasing health risks.

As part of the programme, individuals will be encouraged to consider recommended vaccines across different life stages, including HPV vaccines for cervical cancer prevention, shingles vaccines for herpes zoster, pneumococcal vaccines to prevent pneumonia and invasive infections, and Tdap/Td boosters that protect against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Patil said India’s healthcare system must increasingly move towards prevention rather than focusing solely on treatment. “Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools in preventive medicine, yet adult immunisation is still widely overlooked. Life-course vaccination recognises that protection is required at every stage of life—from childhood to old age,” he said.

SPARSH Hospitals will also integrate vaccination assessments into routine medical care across departments. Doctors and healthcare teams will review vaccination status during OPD visits, hospital admissions, emergency consultations and follow-up appointments to ensure patients receive timely preventive guidance.

Highlighting the operational approach of the programme, Jasdeep Singh said the initiative aims to embed preventive care into everyday hospital practice. “By integrating vaccination checks into routine patient interactions, we want to make preventive healthcare simple and accessible. Every patient visiting our hospitals should receive appropriate advice and support to remain protected throughout life,” he said.

The hospital group said the initiative is expected to improve vaccination coverage among high-risk groups, reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases and encourage a broader culture of preventive healthcare in the community.

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ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮಾಜದ ಇತಿಹಾಸವನ್ನು ವಕ್ರೀಕರಿಸಬೇಡಿ: ಉಗ್ರಪ್ಪಗೆ ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮಾಜದ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ ಕುರಿತು ತಪ್ಪು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಹರಡಬಾರದು ಎಂದು  ಭೋವಿ ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮಾಜದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಲಯನ್ ಶ್ರೀಧರ್ ಅವರು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.

ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಅವರು, ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ನ್ಯಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗೆ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದವರು ಮಹಾತ್ಮಾ ಛತ್ರಪತಿ ಶಾಹು ಮಹಾರಾಜರು ಹಾಗೂ ಮೈಸೂರು ರಾಜ್ಯದ ನಾಲ್ವಡಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜ ವಡೆಯರ್ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಇವರ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲೇ ಮಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಆಯೋಗ ರಚನೆಯಾಗಿ ಶೇ.75 ರಷ್ಟು ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ನಡೆದಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಅದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಆಯೋಗದ ಶಿಫಾರಸುಗಳನ್ನು ವಿರೋಧಿಸಿದ್ದ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಅಂದಿನ ದಿವಾನ್ ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯರನ್ನು ಪದವಿಯಿಂದ ವಜಾಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಮೈಸೂರು ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ 1917ರಲ್ಲೇ ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮುದಾಯವನ್ನು ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಪಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿಸಲಾಗಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ಕೂಡ ಅವರು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.

ಭಾರತದ ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ಬಂದ ಬಳಿಕ ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಲ್ವಡಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜ ವಡೆಯರ್ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ವರ್ಗಗಳ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಆದೇಶ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಆದರೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಕೆಲವರು ಇತಿಹಾಸವನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪಾಗಿ ನಿರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಆರೋಪಿಸಿದ ಶ್ರೀಧರ್, ವಿ.ಎಸ್. ಉಗ್ರಪ್ಪ ಅವರು ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಪ್ಪು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ವಿಷಾದನೀಯ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸದೆ ಭೋವಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೋಯಿ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳನ್ನು ಒಂದೇ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವುದು ಸರಿಯಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

1977ರ ಜುಲೈ 27ರಂದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಆದೇಶದ ಮೂಲಕ ‘ಭೋವಿ’ ಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ ಪದಗಳಾಗಿ ‘ಒಡವಡ್ಡೆ’ ಮತ್ತು ‘ವಡ್ಡರ’ ಎಂದು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಬಳಿಕ 2015ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮಣ್ಣ ವಡ್ಡರ, ಕಲ್ಲವಡ್ಡರ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಕೆಲವು ಉಪಜಾತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.
ನಿಜವಾದ ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರು ಕಲ್ಲು ಒಡೆಯುವುದು, ಮಣ್ಣು ಅಗೆದು ಬಾವಿ ತೋಡುವುದು, ಮನೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಗಳ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದಂತಹ ಕಠಿಣ ಕೆಲಸಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡುವವರು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಆದರೆ ಬೋಯಿ ಸಮುದಾಯವು ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದ್ದು, ಅವರನ್ನು ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ವಾದಿಸುವುದು ಸರಿಯಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಹಾಗೂ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಬಳಿ ತಪ್ಪು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಬಾರದು. ಸಂವಿಧಾನಾತ್ಮಕವಾಗಿ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಅರಿವು ಹೊಂದಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಿದರೆ ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತ ಭೋವಿ–ವಡ್ಡರ ಸಮಾಜ ತೀವ್ರ ಹೋರಾಟ ನಡೆಸಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದರು.
ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಮುಖಂಡರುಗಳು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

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