Health minister’s eye donation pledge welcomed by: Dr Bhujang Shetty
Minister Dr K Sudhakar pledges eye on World Health Day and calls for eye donation movement
Bengaluru: Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar pledged to donate his eyes on Wednesday at World Health Day function.
Welcoming this noble gesture of the health minister, Narayana Nethralaya Chairman and Managing Director Dr K Bhujang Shetty, who is spearheading the eye donation movement, said, “this admirable step of our minister will go a long way in raising awareness about pledging of eyes and actual donation of eyes to bring sight to thousands.” At a recent function in Narayana Nethralaya Dr Sudhakar had asked Dr Bhujang Shetty to take the lead in state-wide eye donation campaign and formulation of guidelines.
Nearly 50% of Karnataka’s eye donation collection is carried out by Narayana Nethralaya, and last month Kannada star actor Shivarajkumar pledged his eyes and received donor card from Dr Bhujang Shetty at Narayana Nethralaya. “Eye donation does not just bring sight to a person but benefits many more and we have the technology to make maximum use of harvested cornea,” Dr Bhujang Shetty said.
“Eye donations had almost trickled to nil during the last year’s pandemic period,” said Dr Shetty . “I am hopeful that timely pledge and appeals by important people will encourage people to donate eye,” he felt.
A walkathon was organised by RGUHS in front of Vidhana Soudha on account of World Health Day. Dr Sudhakar said that the decision to donate eyes on this World Health Day has given him a sense of fulfilment. He appealed to the people to come forward and donate eyes. “Our donation may be boon for others. This is a noble cause, and everybody should register themselves to bring a ray of hope for others,” said the minister
For more information, please contact: Dr K Bhujang Shetty Chairman and Managing Director M: 9845010204
ತಮಿಳು ಸೂಪರ್ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಥಳಪತಿ ವಿಜಯ್ ಸೈಕಲ್ ತುಳಿದುಕೊಂಡು ಮತಗಟ್ಟೆಗೆ ಬಂದು ವೋಟ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಚೆನ್ನೈ,,ಏ.6 : ಇಂದು ತಮಿಳುನಾಡು ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೆ ಮತದಾನ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ತಮಿಳು ಸೂಪರ್ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಥಳಪತಿ ವಿಜಯ್ ಸೈಕಲ್ ತುಳಿದುಕೊಂಡು ಮತಗಟ್ಟೆಗೆ ಬಂದು ವೋಟ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಚೆನ್ನೈನ ನೀಲಾಂಕರೈನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ವೆಲ್ಸ್ ಇಂಟರ್ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಪ್ರೀ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್ನ ಮತಗಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಜಯ್ ಮತ ಚಲಾಯಿಸಿದ್ರು. ವಿಜಯ್ ಸೈಕಲ್ ಸವಾರಿ ವೇಳೆ ಕೆಲ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಅವರನ್ನ ಫಾಲೋ ಮಾಡಿ ಫೋಟೋ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ಕಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು. ಭಾರೀ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಸುತ್ತುವರಿದಿದ್ರಿಂದ ವಿಜಯ್ ಬೇಗನೆ ಅಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಮುಂದೆ ಸಾಗಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ.
ಬಳಿಕ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಯೊಬ್ಬರ ಟೂ ವೀಲರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿಂದೆ ಕುಳಿತು ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಬೇಕಾಯ್ತು. ವಿಜಯ್ ಅವರ ಮತ್ತೋರ್ವ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಸೈಕಲ್ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಹೋದ್ರು. ಇನ್ನು ಮತಗಟ್ಟೆ ಬಳಿಯೂ ನೂರಾರು ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಜಮಾಯಿಸಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಅವರನ್ನ ಚದುರಿಸಲು ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಲಘು ಲಾಠಿ ಚಾರ್ಜ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ರು.
ವಿಜಯ್ ಅವರು ಮತಗಟ್ಟೆಗೆ ಸೈಕಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದ ಫೋಟೋ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ವೈರಲ್ ಆಗ್ತಿದೆ. ತಮ್ಮ ನೆಚ್ಚಿನ ನಟ ಬಿಸಿಲಿನಲ್ಲೂ, ಫೇಸ್ ಮಾಸ್ಕ್ ಧರಿಸಿ ಸೈಕಲ್ ತುಳಿದುಕೊಂಡು ಬಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ಅದು ಸುಲಭವಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ವಿಜಯ್ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಕಮೆಂಟ್ ಮಾಡ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇನ್ನು ವಿಜಯ್ ಅವರು ಇಂಧನ ದರ ಏರಿಕೆ ಖಂಡಿಸಲು ಸೈಕಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಚರ್ಚೆಯಾಗ್ತಿದೆ.
World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April under the sponsorship of World Health Organisation. It is held to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation in 1948. It is seen as an opportunity by the organisation to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. The theme for 2021 is “Building a fairer, healthier world”. For this year, WHO notes that COVID-19 has highlighted that some people are able to live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others – entirely due to the conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work and age.
WHO’s constitutional principle is “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.”
All over the world, some groups struggle to make ends meet with little daily income, have poorer housing conditions and education, fewer employment opportunities, experience greater gender inequality, and have little or no access to safe environments, clean water and air, food security and health services. It is an Irony that the disease afflicts all sections of the people irrespective of Religion, race, case and creed whereas there is an inequity in terms of even basic care is some population globally. This leads to unnecessary suffering, avoidable illness, and premature death, states WHO, and it harms our societies and economies.”Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone” The COVID-19 pandemic has undercut recent health gains, pushed more people into poverty and food insecurity, and amplified gender, social and health inequities,
But this day should not just remain as a day for the reminder; we all should take this day seriously. It should work as an alert for all of us to pay more attention to our health and other things around us. We often ignore our health thinking it won’t be a problem. But minor symptoms can also lead to a significant health issue afterwards, if not treated. This is very well evidenced by the exponential increase in the burden of Non-communicable diseases. India has been experiencing an epidemiological transition indicating a steep increasing in Non communicable disease which includes Cancer, Cardio vascular diseases, Diabetes, Hypertension and stroke. It has been well established the over 80% of this due to lifestyle factors and the message is to develop a healthy lifestyle to prevent these diseases. Being the Head of a premier Oncology Institute we have experienced to see a steep increase in cancer over the years and it is disheartening to see that a majority of these patients seek cancer care with an advanced disease to the oncology facilities and cure is elusive at these stages. It is also to be emphasized that a vast majority of these diseases are amenable for prevention and early detection. We need to understand that health is wealth. For our growth and improvement, a healthy body with a healthy mind is necessary. The slogan of “Health for all” should be taken seriously by everybody for a guiding vision of a better future.
A country can also grow with healthy people. Unhealthy group of people cannot contribute much to the country. It has been observed that many of the diseases afflict people in the most productive age group and this has a direct bearing on the economy of any nation. So, on this World Health Day, I would request you all to pay attention to your health as well as the health of your family. Maintain your health by taking some time out in a day for exercising and adopt excellent and healthy diets and eating habits. Eat healthy and stay healthy.
It is our fervent hope that the most advanced healthcare services reach every corner of this world so that no one is deprived of genuine treatment.
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