Cerebral palsy awareness week inaugurated at AIIMS Bhopal

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Cerebral palsy awareness week inaugurated at AIIMS Bhopal

Tuesday, 04 October 2022 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal

Department of PMR is Observing Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week from October 03 to 08, 2022 to spread awareness about Cerebral Palsy, which is a common cause of childhood disability.

The event was inaugurated today by the Director Prof. (Dr) Ajai Singh, AIIMS Bhopal in the presence of Medical Superintendent Prof (Dr) Manisha Shrivastava AIIMS, Bhopal.

In his inaugural address Prof (Dr) Ajai Singh said that this disorder has special respect in his life and he had started a special clinic for CP children at KGMU, Lucknow.

He said that other department should collaborate with PMR department and try to rehabilitate these children to their maximum functional potential. He appreciated the efforts of Department of PMR in managing CP in Bhopal region.

A CME on Cerebral Palsy- Multidisciplinary approach was organized by the department which was attended by the Medical and Nursing students of AIIMS Bhopal. The diagnosis, medical and surgical management were addressed by Dr Keerti Swarnkar, Addl Prof Pediatric department, Dr Swapnil Sonune Asst Prof PMR dept, Dr John Santoshi, Addl Prof Orthopedics Dept respectively.

Prof (Dr) Manisha Shrivastava Medical Superintendent said that more such events and inhouse expert panel discussion should be conducted which will help in formulating treatment guidelines for these patients and their caregivers. She also appreciated that department of PMR has the equipped facilities to rehabilitate this patient medically and surgically.

Other events in this awareness campaign include, a screening camp for cerebral palsy at SOS Children Village tomorrow at 3 pm, a Talent competition for CP children and a Patient education program for their caregivers on October 6 and a national level Quiz competition for medical students the next day will be organized.

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