Mangaluru: Governor Gehlot calls for opening of Physiotherapy centers at all PHCs in state
Mangaluru: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has called for the establishment of well-equipped special physiotherapy units in all primary health centers (PHCs) across the state. He emphasized the importance of physiotherapy as a significant form of medical treatment during his inaugural address at the two-day 'Mangalore Physiocon International Physiotherapy Conference' titled 'Connect to Unlock the Potential of Physiotherapy.' The event was organized by the South Canara Physiotherapy Teachers Association and held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangaluru.
Governor Gehlot highlighted that physiotherapy is gaining recognition as a medical treatment that benefits patients both physically and mentally. He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India Movement' and the increasing demand for physiotherapists in orthopedic clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and sports.
Furthermore, the Governor stressed the importance of incorporating exercise and yoga into physiotherapy sessions, emphasizing their close connection to physical well-being. He discussed his previous focus on empowering differently-abled citizens and providing them with physiotherapeutic treatment during his tenure as the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.
Dr. MK Ramesh, Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), who attended the event as the chief guest, advocated for the employment of physiotherapists in every primary health center (PHC). Dr. Ali Irani, Chairman of International Affairs for the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, suggested the formation of a physiotherapy association in the state to enhance healthcare facilities for patients.
Dr. Sanjiv Jha, Chairman of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, announced plans for the implementation of "One Nation, One Curriculum" in physiotherapy training and the integration of physiotherapy into medical education across India by 2030.
Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly, UT Khader, who presided over the event, echoed the significance of physiotherapy in medical treatment and proposed the establishment of physiotherapy colleges at the district level in the state.
Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, emphasized the role of physiotherapists in reducing physical pain and improving the quality of life for patients, referring to them as champions of hope.
The 'Excellency Achiever's Award' was presented to DA Kalpaja, Chairperson of the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, during the event. Dr. Mohammed Sohail, the program's convener, also addressed the audience, while Dr. UT Ifthikar Ali, the organizing committee chairman, and other office-bearers attended the event.
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11 more bodies retrieved from Arunachal accident site
Itanagar (PTI): Eleven more bodies were retrieved on Saturday from the deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district, where a mini-truck on which 22 labourers from Assam were travelling fell, an official said.
With this, 17 bodies have been recovered from the accident site, Anjaw's deputy commissioner Milo Kojin said.
He said three more bodies will be brought out on Sunday.
The operation, being conducted by a joint team of the NDRF and Army, resumed at 6 am.
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"The retrieval process was extremely difficult because of the treacherous terrain, and the gorge is very deep," Kojin said.
The operation was suspended around 4 pm due to low visibility and will be resumed on Sunday morning, he said.
"One person is still missing, and a search operation will be carried out tomorrow," he added.
The accident happened on the evening of December 8, around 40 km from Hayuliang towards Chaglagam in the district. On the evening of December 10, one survivor managed to climb out of the gorge and reach a nearby Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) labour camp, following which the authorities were alerted.
Six bodies were recovered from the gorge on Friday and handed over to their families on Saturday.
