To transform lives of women in India supported by Global Health Strategies
The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Society of India (FOGSI) has launched Nari Swasthya Pahel a women’s health initiative to help education and awareness of women healthcare and transform lives of women in India supported by Global Health Strategies.
FOGSI is a professional organisation representing practitioners of Obstetric and Gynecology in India with over 223 member societies and over 45,000 individual members. FOGSI Achievement Awards acknowledges and appreciates the best efforts of those who have put in hard work and dedication for upliftment of women’s health care in the country.
Talking about this initiative Dr Rishma Pai, President, FOGSI said, “Women’s healthcare is a fundamental right and Nari Swasthya Pahel is a step to connect, educate and make woman aware of the right health care and improving their lives with the help of the best gynaecologists. I would like to congratulate all the award winners for their outstanding work and contribution towards this cause.”
The event was graced by Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Faggan Singh Kulaste, Poonam Mahajan, Member of Parliament,Poonam Dhillon, film actress, Dr Jagdish Prasad, Director General Health Service, Dr KK Agarwal, President, National IMA, Dr Sudha Prasad, President AOGD, Anjali Nayyar, Executive Vice President, Global Health Strategies, Dr Hema Divakar, National Coordinator, Nari Swasthya Pahel and Dr Hrishikesh Pai, Secretary General, FOGSI.
Kulaste said, “It is encouraging to see the government work in collaboration with reputed organisations like FOGSI and Global Health Strategies who are spearheading women’s health initiatives and family planning in India and transforming lives. I support the initiative of Nari Swasthya Pahel and wish the team success. This initiative is in sync with our Prime Minister’s vision of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao mission empowering women.”
Mahajan said, “There are over 500 million women who require quality healthcare in our country and it’s important for the government to collaborate with organisations like FOGSI & Global Health Strategies to sensitise people with healthcare related workshops and social programs in family planning.”
Anjali Nayyar, Executive Vice President, Global Health Strategies said, “Our association with FOGSI and our partners is to support the implementation of policies focussed on an expanded basket of contraceptive choices with a special focus on spacing methods in six states.”