Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute Hosts COPD Awareness
Written by Shaveta Arora, Arushi Sharma
The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute recently hosted the 7th Dr VK Vijayan Oration program, dedicated to raising awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and ongoing research endeavors in the field.
The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute hosted the 7th Dr VK Vijayan Oration program, focusing on the rising prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the ongoing research efforts in this area, highlighting the importance of respiratory disease research.
The program aims to educate the public about COPD and research initiatives, with Professor Anant Mohan from AIIMS, Delhi, emphasizing the importance of awareness and environmental protection. He emphasizes the need for regular medical check-ups for early diagnosis and emphasizes the potential fatal consequences of neglecting this condition.
Dr. Rajkumar, Director of the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, has made significant contributions to COPD research, emphasizing the role of environmental factors. He explains that combustion of materials like plastic or garbage releases black carbon, contributing to climate change, air pollution, and respiratory diseases like COPD, asthma, and emphysema.
The program featured distinguished guests, with Dr. JL Meena, a Member of the MARB at the National Medical Commission in New Delhi, serving as the chief guest. Vandana Jain, the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, graced the event as a special guest. Additionally, Professor Balram Pani, the Dean of the College at Delhi University, Delhi, and Professor Ravindra Kumar Diwan, the Director of the National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases in New Delhi, were honored guests at the event.