Uniting 26 cities across India on National Vascular Day
Dr Shubhabrata Banerjee , Senior Vascular Surgeon and Chief Organizer, Kolkata – Vascular Society of India said,“We are very encouraged to see the amazing response of our campaign in Kolkata. Our Mission is to promote healthier Communities through a comprehensive Vascular Health Care Delivery System resulting in Amputation FREE India. Today on National Vascular Day, Walkathon has taken place simultaneously in 26 cities across the nation, where over 8,000 enthusiastic participants joined with great fervor.” This national drive becomes more relevant in today’s times when India is becoming the diabetic capital of the world. More and more population is at risk of preventable amputations because of unhealthy lifestyles and diet. This is an effort to create nationwide awareness so that these amputations can be prevented by lifestyle changes, and if at all the need arises, treatment can be done early, thus preserving their quality of life. Vascular Day Walkathon in 26 Cities: West Bengal: Kol...