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ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಅಲಯನ್ಸ್ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ (DEMCON’24) ಜಾಗತಿಕ ತಜ್ಞರ ಸಮಾವೇಶ

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• ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ ಅವರಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ
• 900ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಐಐಎಸ್ಸಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ 2 ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗಿಯಾಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 29, 2024: ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಅಲಯನ್ಸ್ (ಡಿಐಎ) ಇಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಭಾರತೀಯ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಜೆ.ಎನ್. ಟಾಟಾ ಆಡಿಟೋರಿಯಂನಲ್ಲಿ `ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಕೇರ್ ಕಾನ್ಫರೆನ್ಸ್ (DEMCON’24)ಗ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿತು. ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು `ರೀಚಿಂಗ್ ದಿ ಅನ್ ರೀಚ್ಡ್(ತಲುಪಲಾಗದವರಿಗೆ ತಲುಪುವುದು)’ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ(ಬುದ್ಧಿಮಾಂದ್ಯತೆ) ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ ಅಂತರ ತುಂಬುವ ಧ್ಯೇಯ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.
2 ದಿನಗಳ ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಮೊದಲ ದಿನದ ಅಧಿವೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪರಿಣಿತರು, ಸಂಶೋಧಕರು, ಆರೋಗ್ಯಸೇವಾ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರು ಮತ್ತು ಆರೈಕೆ ನೀಡುವವರು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ವಿಚಾರ ವಿನಿಮಯಕ್ಕೆ ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿಸಿತು. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಭಾರತೀಯ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಜೆ.ಎನ್.ಟಾಟಾ ಆಡಿಟೋರಿಯಂನಲ್ಲಿ ನವೆಂಬರ್ 29ರಿಂದ ನವೆಂಬರ್ 30ರವರೆಗೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಜ್ಞಾನ ಹಂಚಿಕೆ, ಸಹಯೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆಯನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸಲು ವೇದಿಕೆ ಒದಗಿಸಿತು.
ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ನ್ಯಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಬಲೀಕರಣ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್, ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಫಾರ್ ಬ್ರೈನ್ ರೀಸರ್ಚ್, ಕಾಮನ್ ವೆಲ್ತ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ ಫಾರ್ ದಿ ಏಜಿಂಗ್(ಕಾಮನ್ ಏಜ್) ಮತ್ತು ರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಹಾಸ್ಪಿಟಲ್ಸ್ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು ವಿಶ್ವದ 900ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇದೆ.
ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ ಅವರು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು, ಅವರು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾವನ್ನು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಎಂದು ಆದ್ಯತೆಗೊಳಿಸಲು ತಮ್ಮ ಬದ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದರು. ಅವರು ಅರಿವನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ, ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಕ ರೋಗಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಕಾಲಿಕ ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರವೇಶದ ಮೂಲಕ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಉಳ್ಳ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳ ಜೀವನದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಬಹುದು ಎಂದರು.

ಈ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಶ್ರೀ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ ಅವರು, “ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾವನ್ನು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಾವು ಡಿಐಎ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್ ಜೊತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದು ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆ ಕುರಿತು ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿನಿಮಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಲಲು ವೇದಿಕೆ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ನನ್ನದು” ಎಂದರು.
ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಎಂಬುದು ಬರೀ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಯಲ್ಲ. ಅದು ಇಡೀ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುವ ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣ ವಿಷಯ. ವೃದ್ಧರ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿರುವ ಹಾಗೂ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳ ಕೊರತೆ ಇರುವ ಭಾರತದಂಥ ದೇಶಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದೊಂದು ದೊಡ್ಡ ಸವಾಲು ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ ಅವರು,  ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಸುಧಾರಿತ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಆವಿಷ್ಕಾರಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪೀಡಿತ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳ ತುರ್ತು ಅಗತ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸುವ ಆಶಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
ಸುಧಾರಿತ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ  ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರಿವು ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಶ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಡಿಐಎ ಕಾರ್ಯ ಪ್ರಶಂಸನೀಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಹೂಡಿಕೆದಾರರನ್ನು ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿಸುವ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಗ್ರ ತಂತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಉಪಕ್ರಮ ಶ್ಲಾಘನೀಯ. ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾವನ್ನು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ  ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಎಂದು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ, ಇಂಥ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಲು ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಬದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪೀಡಿತರ ಬಾಳಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ತರುವ ಆಶಯವನ್ನು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
ಎಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಅಲಯನ್ಸ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೆ ಡಾ.ರಾಧಾ ಎಸ್. ಮೂರ್ತಿ “ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ವಿಷಯವು `ರೀಚಿಂಗ್ ದಿ ಅನ್ ರೀಚ್ಡ್’ ಎಂದಿದ್ದು ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಮಾರು 88 ಲಕ್ಷ ಜನರು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾದಿಂದ ಬಳಲುತ್ತಿದ್ದು 60 ವರ್ಷ ಮೀರಿದವರಲ್ಲಿ ಇದರ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಶೇ.7.4ರಷ್ಟಿದೆ. ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾಗೆ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಅಥವಾ ಸೇವೆಯ ಅಂತರ ಬಹಳ ದೊಡ್ದದಾಗಿದ್ದು ಕೇವಲ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಉಳ್ಳ 10ರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬರು ಮಾತ್ರ ರೋಗಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ, ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಅಥವಾ ಆರೈಕೆ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಶೇ.45ರಷ್ಟು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳನ್ನು ತಡ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು ಅಥವಾ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ತಜ್ಞರು ನಂಬುತ್ತಾರೆ. “ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಮೂಲಕ ಡಿಐಎ ವಿಶ್ವದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಬಳಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ರೂಢಿಗಳ ಕಲಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹಂಚಿಕೆಗೆ ವೇದಿಕೆ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಭರವಸೆ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ” ಎಂದರು.
ಗೌರವ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ, ಮಾನವ ವರ್ತನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪೂರಕ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ  ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಜೇಂದರ್ ಕೆ. ಧಾಮಿಜಾ  ಅವರು, ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ  ಕಾಯಿಲೆಯು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ  ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯಾಗಿ ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ. ವೃದ್ಧರ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಧುಮೇಹ, ಅತಿಯಾದ ರಕ್ತದೊತ್ತಡ ಮತ್ತು ಜೀವನಶೈಲಿ ಸಂಬಂಧಿ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗಳಿಂದಾಗಿ ಮುಂಬರುವ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪೀಡಿತರ  ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಬಹುದು ಎಂಬ ಆತಂಕವನ್ನು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲು ತ್ವರಿತ ರೋಗ ಪತ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ  ಮಹತ್ವವಾದುದು. ಬಹುತೇಕ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳು ಪತ್ತೆಯಾಗದೇ ಉಳಿದುಬಿಡುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ ಅವರು, ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಜನಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ  ಹಾಗೂ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಅಗತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಒತ್ತಿಹೇಳಿದರು. ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪೀಡಿತರ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸಲು ಪೂರಕವಾಗುವ  ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಗೊಳಿಸಲು  ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಬೇಕು.  ಸಂಶೋಧನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೂಡಿಕೆ,  ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳ ಲಭ್ಯತೆ, ಜನಜಾಗೃತಿ – ಇವು ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಯೋಜನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿವೆ  ಎಂದ ಅವರು, ಸೂಕ್ತ ಮುನ್ನೆಚ್ಚರಿಕಾ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಪೀಡಿತ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳ, ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಾಜದ ಹೊರೆಯನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಆಶಾಭಾವವನ್ನು ಅವರು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.

ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಅಲಯನ್ಸ್ (ಡಿಐಎ) ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆ ಮಾನದಂಡಗಳ ಕುರಿತಾದ ಶಿಫಾರಸುಗಳನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಶಿಫಾರಸುಗಳನ್ನು ಹಲವಾರು ಪಾಲುದಾರರ ವಿಸ್ತಾರ ಸಲಹೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ರೂಪಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ನೀತಿಗಳನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಲು ಸಹಯೋಗದ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯತೆಗೆ ಒತ್ತು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
ಇಂಟರ್ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಫೆಡರೇಷನ್ ಆಫ್ ಏಜಿಂಗ್ ನ ಶ್ರೀ ಗ್ರೇಮ್ ಪ್ರಿಯರ್ ಆಶಯ ಭಾಷಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ವಿಶ್ವ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ರೂಪಿಸಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಒಳಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಗ್ರ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆ ನೀತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ರೂಢಿಗಳ ಅಗತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಎತ್ತಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಚರ್ಚೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದ ಮೊದಲ ದಿನದ ಚರ್ಚೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತಜ್ಞರಾದ ಕಾಮನ್ ಏಜ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಮನ್ಸೂರ್ ದಲಾಲ್,  ಬೇಕ್ರೆಸ್ಟ್ ಸೀನಿಯರ್ಸ್ ಕೇರ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಮತ್ತು ಚೀಫ್ ಎಕ್ಸಿಕ್ಯೂಟಿವ್ ಆಫೀಸರ್ ಡಾ.ವಿಲಿಯಂ ರೀಚ್ಮನ್, ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದ ಎಡಿತ್ ಕೊವನ್ ಯೂನಿವರ್ಸಿಟಿಯ ಏಜಿಂಗ್ ಅಂಡ್ ಆಲ್ಜೈಮರ್ಸ್ ಡಿಸೀಸ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥ ಡಾ.ರಾಲ್ಫ್ ಮಾರ್ಟಿನ್ಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹಲವಾರು ಇತರೆ ತಜ್ಞರು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆಯ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಹೊಚ್ಚಹೊಸ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡರು.
ಬಯೋಮಾರ್ಕರ್ಸ್, ಇಮೇಜಿಂಗ್ ಟೆಕ್ನಿಕ್ಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಜೆನೆಟಿಕ್ ಸ್ಟಡೀಸ್ ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಿರುವ ಸುಧಾರಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿದರು, ಅವೆಲ್ಲವೂ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಕ ರೋಗಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಭವನೀಯ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯ ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರವೇಶಗಳ ಭರವಸೆ ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದವು. ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಆವಿಷ್ಕಾರಕ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ, ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಮೆಂಟಲ್ ಹೆಲ್ತ್ ಅಂಡ್ ನ್ಯೂರೋ ಸೈನ್ಸಸ್ (ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್)ನಲ್ಲಿನ ಮತ್ತು ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಫಾರ್ ಬ್ರೈನ್ ರೀಸರ್ಚ್ ತಜ್ಞರ ಹೊಚ್ಚಹೊಸ ಒಳನೋಟಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಶೋಧನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅರಿಯುವ ಅವಕಾಶ ದೊರೆಯಿತು. ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವೃದ್ಧಿ, ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಕೇರ್ ಅಡ್ವೊಕಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಂದಿನ ತಲೆಮಾರಿನ ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಕೇರ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಸ್ ರೂಪಿಸುವ ತಜ್ಞರ ಚರ್ಚೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಯೋಗಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಗಾರಗಳು ನಡೆದವು. ಕಲಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಯೋಗದ ಈ ಸಮೃದ್ಧವಾದ ಜ್ಞಾನ ವಿನಿಮಯವು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆ ಮಾನದಂಡಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ರೂಢಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿತ್ತು.
ನವೆಂಬರ್ 30ರಂದು ಸಮಾರೋಪಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ವಿಶೇಷ ಆರೈಕೆ ಅಗತ್ಯಗಳು, ನೈತಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾನೂನು ಸಂದಿಗ್ಧಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನದ ಪಾತ್ರ ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚೆ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ.
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DEMCON’24 ತನ್ನ `ಡಿಮೆನ್ಷಿಯಾ ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಲುಪಲಾಗದವರನ್ನು ತಲುಪುವ’ ವಿಷಯ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು ಅರಿವು, ರೋಗಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ, ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿನ ಅಂತರ ತುಂಬುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ. ಇದು ಆರೈಕೆ ಮಾಡುವವರು, ಆರೋಗ್ಯಸೇವಾ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರು, ನೀತಿ ನಿರೂಪಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯ ಸಂಶೋಧಕರಿಗೆ ಸುಧಾರಣೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಯೋಗದ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳ ಕುರಿತಿ ಚರ್ಚೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿತು. ಈ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಭಾರತ ಮತ್ತು ವಿದೇಶಗಳ ಖ್ಯಾತ ಭಾಷಣಕಾರರನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿತ್ತು.

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61-Year-Old African Doctor morbidly Obese successfully treated for End-Stage Renal Disease via Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplant at Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road

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Bengaluru, 22 November, 2024: Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road successfully performed a life- enhancing robot-assisted kidney transplant on 61-year-old African doctor suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Presenting with complex medical challenges, the patient underwent the transplant with the expertise of a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Senior Director Urology, Uro-Oncology, Uro-Gynaecology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant, and Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru & Chairman Renal Sciences Specialty Council at Fortis Hospitals, India, Dr. Shakir Tabrez, Additional Director – Urology, Uro-Oncology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant, and Robotic Surgery and Dr Renuka Prasad, Senior Consultant – Nephrology at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road. The patient recovered remarkably well and was discharged just six days post-surgery.

Dr Benson, the patient had been battling End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for over 6-7 months, relying on regular haemodialysis to manage his failing kidney function. His condition was further complicated by morbid obesity, and a long-standing history of hypertension, both of which significantly increased the risks associated with surgery. Despite seeking treatment at multiple hospitals across several countries, Dr Benson was refused treatment due to the complexity of his condition, compounded by obesity and co-morbid condition.

Desperate for a solution, Dr. Benson and his family turned to Fortis Cunningham Road for help. Following a comprehensive medical evaluation, the transplant team recommended a robot- assisted kidney transplant as the best option. His 23-year-old son, a healthy individual, was evaluated as a potential donor and found to be an excellent match. After thorough screening, the transplant procedure was planned and executed with precision.

Sharing details about the case, Dr Mohan Keshavamurthy, Senior Director – Urology, Uro-oncology, Uro-gynaecology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru and Chairman Renal Sciences Specialty Council, Fortis Hospitals, India said, “Our primary focus is always the well-being and successful outcomes of our patients. In complex cases like this, robotic surgery is an ideal approach due to its precision, smaller incisions, reduced tissue, and faster recovery. The enhanced 3D visualization provided by robot-assisted surgeries ensures meticulous dissection and graft placement. Additionally, the benefits of minimal scarring improve patient satisfaction and recovery. Given our expertise and capabilities, large number of international patients are placing their trust in us for complex procedures such as this. This case is a testament of our collaborative team to handle high-risk, intricate procedures using robotic technology, offering patients a second chance at life.”

Dr. Shakir Tabrez, Additional Director, Urology, Uro- Oncology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, said, “This was an extremely challenging case, given the patient’s obesity, hypertension, and long-term dialysis dependency. Managing such complexities required a multidisciplinary approach and cutting-edge robotic technology. By leveraging advanced robotic technology, we ensure that the incision is significantly smaller – allowing faster healing, quicker mobility and early discharge, while also minimizing the risk of immediate or long-term complications which are often a predicament in conventional open transplants. The surgery lasted approximately two and a half hours, and the patient showed remarkable improvement. His kidney function has normalised within 72 hours, and his creatinine levels are stable thereafter.”

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Benson said “I am thankful to Dr. Mohan, Dr. Shakir, and the entire team at Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road for their exceptional care. After months of struggling with End- Stage Renal Disease and being turned away by other hospitals, Fortis gave me a second chance at life through this successful robotic kidney transplant. I’m grateful for their expertise, compassion, and support in helping me recover rapidly.”

Mr. Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “At Fortis, we are committed to managing complex, high-risk cases like Dr. Benson’s with unparalleled expertise and care. This successful robot-assisted kidney transplant highlights the skill of our multidisciplinary team and the advanced capabilities of robotic surgery in handling intricate procedures. We are delighted to see the patient’s remarkable recovery and remain dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare to all our patients.”

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Soha Ali Khan Addresses Lack of Indian Blood Stem Cell Donors in DKMS Campaign

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DKMS “One in a Million” Campaign aims to Raise Awareness About Blood Stem Cell Donation

BENGALURU, November 21, 2024: DKMS BMST Foundation India has unveiled its #OneInAMillion campaign in collaboration with Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, to address the critical shortage of blood stem cell donors in the country. This engaging initiative aims to spread awareness about the vital role of stem cell donation in giving blood cancer and blood disorder patients a second chance at life.

In India, every year, over 1 lakh people are diagnosed with blood cancer or blood disorders, yet less than 1% of the population is registered as potential blood stem cell donors. This campaign seeks to highlight the rarity of finding a matching donor, often compared to being “one in a million,” and to inspire more people to register as donors. DKMS-BMST, a leading organisation in the fight against blood cancer, is dedicated to bridging this gap through awareness and action. With a focus on the vital role of blood stem cell transplantation and innovative patient support programs, DKMS-BMST is steadfast in its mission to bring hope and life-saving solutions to countless patients.



Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS-BMST Foundation India, commented on the campaign’s significance, saying, “India urgently needs more blood stem cell donors. This campaign combines creativity and technology to engage the public and raise awareness about a cause that can save countless lives. We hope ‘One in a Million’ inspires individuals to take action and make a difference.”



An integrated 360-degree marketing campaign “one in a million,” aims to reach the youth across India. This multi-channel and multi-platform campaign is designed to create a long-lasting impression on youngsters, educating them about the difficulties in finding a matching blood stem cell donor and illustrating DKMS-BMST’s dedication to patients with blood cancer and blood disorders.

At the core of the campaign is a unique virtual activity hosted on social media platforms, where white balloons can be seen floating over important monuments with one rare red balloon amid them, symbolising the “one in a million” chance of a blood cancer patient finding a suitable blood stem cell donor. In addition to this, DKMS has also launched a web game challenging players to pop maximum number of balloons in 27s. Interestingly, every 27s someone around the world is diagnosed with blood cancer. The game not only educates viewers about the importance of blood stem cell donation but also encourages them to request for a free swab kit to register with DKMS-BMST and join the global registry.

Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan said, “Small actions like these create real hope and with every registration we get closer to saving more lives.”



Every five minutes, a new case of blood cancer or a blood disorder such as Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia is diagnosed in India. With only 0.6 million registered stem cell donors from India out of over 41 million globally, the need for matching blood stem cell donors is dire.



Through “One in a Million,” DKMS is not only creating a buzz online but also engaging individuals with outdoor activities sharing knowledge and tools to take part in this life-saving initiative. By registering as donors, participants can potentially transform lives and be the rare match that a blood cancer patient desperately needs.



To register as a potential stem cell donor, you must be a healthy Indian adult between 18 and 55 years of age. When you are ready to register, all you need to do is complete a consent form and swab the inside of your cheeks to collect your tissue cells. Your tissue sample is then sent to the lab to be analyzed and listed anonymously on the international search platform for matching stem cell donors. If you’re eligible, take the first step to register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at http://www.dkms-bmst.org/register

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Colgate’s Oral Health Movement to empower millions of Indians with AI-powered personalized Dental Screening

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Colgate’s Oral Health Movement to empower millions of Indians with AI-powered personalized Dental Screening
The Movement will cascade Oral Health awareness among millions of Indians and prompt action in partnership with the Indian Dental Association’s 50K strong dentist network

Mumbai, 18 November 2024: As part of its mission to champion India’s Oral Health journey, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the country’s leading Oral Care brand, has announced the launch of its transformative Oral Health Movement.
This unique AI-enabled initiative aims to encourage Indians to prioritize their Oral Health, while leveraging technology to bridge the gap between the awareness and accessibility of Oral Healthcare in India. This initiative aligns with Colgate’s commitment to elevate India’s Oral Health status through ecosystem building and science-led innovations, positioning Oral Care as a significant priority and contributor to the nation’s overall health.
At the heart of this movement is an AI dental screening tool developed in partnership with Logy.AI, which allows users to receive an instant AI generated dental screening report through a simple WhatsApp interaction. Available in 9 leading Indian languages, anyone can participate by scanning the QR code on the recent Colgate product packs or by dialing 8806088060, answering a few questions, and uploading three images of their mouth to receive a free AI-powered dental screening report.
Furthermore, Colgate has partnered with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) to activate a network of 50,000 dentists to support the Movement and offer free dentist consultations to people post the tool-based screening. To ensure widespread reach, the Movement aims to cover multiple touchpoints like retail stores, educational institutions and corporates across multiple cities in India.


Commenting on the Movement, Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, “At our core, is the mission to improve the Oral Health of everyone in India. This is both our fundamental responsibility and a tremendous privilege. The #ColgateOralHealthMovement is a significant step towards this long-standing commitment. We firmly believe that Oral Health is essential to overall well-being and through our AI-powered Oral Health Movement we are democratizing awareness and access to Oral Care. This action will enable millions of Indians to take charge of their Oral Health in the comfort of their own homes, and pave the way for a healthy population and healthy nation. We are grateful to our partners who are helping us reach millions of Indian homes to make Oral Health a part of their overall health focus.”
The company’s flagship education program, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) has gone strength to strength in India, reaching over 180 million school children since 1976. The program focuses on inculcating the right Oral Care habits, awareness about tobacco prevention and the need for good nutrition. This year, the BSBF program achieved significant milestones partnering with the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Goa to extend the reach of this flagship in-school, additionally aiming to positively impact Oral Health awareness amongst over 2 crore children in Uttar Pradesh and over 2 lakh children in Goa.
90% of Indians suffer from Oral Health issues* and yet, 80% of urban Indians don’t brush twice daily and a mere 9% visit a dentist in a year.
A comprehensive pan-India study conducted by Colgate and Kantar in 2023 underscores why prioritizing Oral Health is the need of the hour. According to the study, (North) only 10% of the region visits the dentist each year. However, the region also reports that 18% people experience toothaches, while 14% face gum problems.
According to the study, East India reports that only 8%visit the dentist each year. However, the region also reports that 27% people experience toothaches, while 21% suffer from sensitivity concerns and 15% have cavities. Notably, 22% of East India faces gum issues, which is 60% higher than the national rate.
According to the study, while South India is more conscious about their Oral Health, only 9% visit the dentist in a year, 14% experience toothache.
According to the study, West India reports higher instances of advanced dental procedures, with 10% of dentist visits a year. That being said, currently 14% experience tooth sensitivity while 16% are facing toothaches according to the study. 
Through the power of partnerships, Colgate’s Oral Health Movement will leverage an extensive network for maximum impact. Apart from its partnership with the Indian Dental Association (IDA), the company will collaborate with a significant number of retail customers, educational institutes, housing societies, bus stations and corporates for on-site free dental screenings.
The Oral Health Movement is accompanied by a mass media campaign, rolled out across television and digital platforms urging people to take dental screenings, supported by nationwide on-ground activations and influencer partnerships.   Through this multi-faceted approach, Colgate aims to reach millions of Indians.
For more information about Colgate’s Oral Health Movement and to participate in the AI-enabled dental screening, scan the QR code below to experience this yourself.
#ColgateOralHealthMovement QR Code

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Activities and achievements 100 days achievements of Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India

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Press meet held at Press club of Bangalore

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Bengaluru, established as a Regional Research Centre in 1971, has significantly expanded its activities over the years. Now located in a tranquil setting, the institute focuses on advancing research in Ayurveda, promoting its benefits, and enhancing its application in healthcare. This growth reflects a commitment to integrating traditional practices with contemporary scientific approaches, fostering a deeper understanding of Ayurveda’s potential.It is recognised as “Centre of Excellence for Madhumeha (Diabetes)” by the Ministry of Ayush. It is one of the peripheral pharmacovigilance centres for monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions and misleading advertisements related to Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani drugs.

CARI houses a multidisciplinary team engaged in diverse research and integrative healthcare activities. Clinical services are provided through its NABL and NABH accredited hospital wing. (OPD, 28 bedded in-patient facility telemedicine and community outreach). These services include expert consultations, Ayurveda dispensary, diagnostic laboratory (biochemistry, hematology, ultra sound, X-ray & ECG), panchakarma, yoga therapies, ambulance for patient transportation and a canteen. Our involvement extends to supporting flagship initiatives of government such as Swachh Bharat and the Nutrition Mission.

EMRS project (Ekalavya Model Residential Schools) entitled ” General health screening with special focus on Tuberculosis, Anaemia, Hemoglobinopathies and Malnutrition and Ayurveda interventions for better health outcomes in the students of EMRS schools functioning under M/o Tribal Affairs. This project is initiated in 16 CCRAS institutes and benefited by students of 55 EMRS schools all over the country.

This Institute focuses its research efforts primarily on metabolic disorders and Ayurveda dietetics, with additional domains covering outreach healthcare research, drug standardization, and medicinal plants research. Currently, CARI is conducting over 25 research projects jointly with prestigious institutions such as IISc Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, ICMR-NITM Belagavi, CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru, ICAR- IIHR Bengaluru, University of Agricultural Sciences Bengaluru, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belagavi, and University of Trans Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology Bengaluru, among others.

Under centre of excellence scheme, approaches for the prevention and management of Diabetes are validated. Risk assessment and management of diabetes through integrated healthcare services, lifestyle guidelines, medicinal plants, home remedies and audio-visuals are made available for generating awareness. Capacity building for students in diabetes management, research methodology, training for public about diabetes, Yoga classes are also conducted.

All clinical services are free for BPL card holders

• 60% discount for senior citizens

• Nominal charges for others

Timings: Office-9.30am to 4.30pm, OPD-9.00am to 1.00pm on all working days

In addition the Key Achievements of Ministry of Ayush in 100 Days are as follows

1-Donor Agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) – This agreement demonstrates India’s dedication to working with internationalhealth organizations and improving the integration of

Ayush systems into the global healthcare system.

2. MoU with Vietnam on Medicinal Plants- It is a major step toward advancing traditional medicine practices worldwide. To encourage the sharing of information, resources, and research in this area, Vietnam’s Traditional Medicine Administration and India’s National Medicinal Plants Board will collaborate closely.

3 Landmark MoU with Malaysia on Ayurveda- An Ayurveda Chair has been operationalized at the Universiti Tunku A bdul Rahman(UTAR) as an outcome of the MoU between Institute Of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda and Universiti Tunku abdul Rahman(UTAR).

4. Promoting the “One Herb, One Standard” Initiative -By standardizing herbal medications, this initiative seeks to increase the efficacy and security of pharmaceuticals throughout India. Aligning with global health standards and bolstering confidence in traditional medicines are crucial goals of this move.

5. Special Medical Stores for Ayush Medicines To guarantee easy access to Ayush medications, Shri Prataprao Jadhav announced on August 26, 2024, that the government intended to open special medical stores at every tehsil level.

6. NABH evaluation of 1489 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) completed According to the report received from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), the evaluation of 1489 Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) has been completed, and1005 of

these AAM (Ayush) have been certified for Ayush Entry Level Certification (AELC).

Major Campaigns and Initiatives:

7. “Har Ghar Ayur Yog” Campaign for a Healthier India

The “Har Ghar AyurYog” initiative was started by the Ministry with the goal of increasing the uptake of Ayurveda and Yoga in communities. Including yoga in the Fit India School certification is one of thehighlights. “Bharat Ka Prakriti Parikshan” abhiyan to be at the core of the initiative.

8. Ayush Camps for Geriatric Population- 14,692 Ayush camps were organised around the country in a massive outreach effort to meet the healthcare needs of the elderly.

9. Centers of Excellence in Ayush In partnership with esteemed establishments like IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, TMC Mumbai, and JNUNew Delhi, six new Centers of Excellence were founded.

10. Inclusion of Ayush Packages in AB-PMJAY

The Ministry convened a review meeting to incorporate Ayurvedic packages under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to incorporate Ayush treatment into mainstream healthcare.

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