HEALTH

Workshop on homoeopathy begins
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, April 10
To celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a two-day workshop on homoeopathy began here today. The workshop is organised by Predictive Homoeopathy.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Surmeet Singh Mavi, a homoeopathic practitioner, said this science was founded in 18th century by Dr Hahnemann, who struggled and suffered throughout his life to give a healing touch to the suffering humanity. A true homoeopath could never ignore his contribution, he said.

Paying tributes to Dr Hahnemann on his birth anniversary, Dr Deepinder Singh, Reader, Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College, here in a press statement said Dr Hahnemann developed homoeopathic system of medicine that spread from Central Europe. Today, this system had made its presence felt in almost all countries of the world. The WHO had recognised it to be the second best treatment therapy. It was a well-recognised scientific system of medicine that provided effective treatment for various ailments.

Dr Deepinder said there were about 161 homoeopathic medical colleges in India. “Today all the homoeopaths of the world are proud of this science and the founder. Homoeopathy insists on being judged by the results. It appeals solely to the verdict of experience. Repeat the experiment carefully and accurately and you will find the doctrine confirmed at every step”, said Dr Deepinder.

300 Amway distributors donate blood
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, April 10
The Amway Opportunity Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, today organised a blood donation camp here. It was organised in association with the Red Cross, Dayanand Medical College and Christian Medical College.

Mr Anurag Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, was the chief guest. Over 300 Amway distributors donated blood.

“It is heartening to see that a multinational company like Amway is involved in various social issues and taking up a noble initiative of organising blood donation camp”, said Mr Verma. Amway has organised more than 60 such camps across the country, contributing over 6,600 units. He appreciated Amway and assured his support to organise more such camps in the city.

The World Blind Union, the apex body for the visually impaired which holds consultative status with the United Nation, has recently recognised the Amway Opportunity Foundation for its “sterling contribution to improve and elevate the quality of life of visually impaired children”.

The foundation has been actively associated with several projects in the country. Under the National Project for the Blind, the foundation has ensured that school-going children are provided Braille textbooks in 13 states, benefitting over 75,000 children.

Surgical update from April 14
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, April 10
The International College of Surgeons Indian Section will organise National Surgical Update — 2004 at Mohan Dai Oswal Memorial Hospital here from April 14 to 17. Dr Satish Jain, its organising director, said lectures and operative workshop would be organised. The conference would be inaugurated by the Health Minister, Mr R.C. Dogra. Dr K.S. Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab Agricultural University, and Mr S.K. Sharma, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, would be the guests of honour.

Dr H.S. Bhanushali, Dr P.N. Joshi and Dr R.B. Singh, all from Mumbai, Dr S.M. Bose from Chandigarh and Dr A.D. Sehgal and Dr R.B. Ahuja, both from New Delhi, are expected to participate.

Dr Vijay Arora, Senior Consultant, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, would deliver lectures and perform surgeries. Dr Jain said the event would be beneficial to senior surgeons, practising surgeons and postgraduates.

International athlete seeks financial assistance
Lovleen Bains

Doraha, April 10
Amritpal Singh, a player of international calibre, feels that he could perform wonders if his capabilities are combined with an active financial and moral support of the government.

His performance in the Junior Asian Athletics Championship at Bangkok in 2002 won him worldwide recognition. The young athlete established a new record in the inter-college athletics meet in December, 2003. Again he made a new record in the all-India inter varsity athletics meet held at Jamshedpur in January, 2004. He came second in the inter-varsity competition held at Calicut in December, 2002.

Not only this, Amritpal established a new record in the national championship held at Gandhi Nagar in 2000. He was declared first in the Junior National Athletics Championship at Madras in December 2001. He came first in all-India inter-zone competition in 2002. Again, he broke a record at the Junior National Federation Cup held at Bombay in September, 2002. He was second in the Junior Federation Cup at Bangalore in 2001 and got third position in Senior National Athletics Meet in Bangalore in July, 2003.

Apart from studying in B.A. III year at Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, Amritpal is gearing for Olympic Games at Patiala for which he is indebted for the active support rendered by Principal of the college, Mr Jaswant Singh Gill and a former Professor of Physical Education, Prof. R.S. Pali. But he is disheartened with the role of the government. Amritpal says, “If our government recognises us, only then can we be recognised by the world and make our country reach to the pinnacles of glory.”

“It is only if government respects the national talent and gives due recognition that we shall achieve our target in confident spirit, “ he adds.