G20 Health Track: Focus on promoting Medical Value Travel

Medical tourism will boost India’s economy: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated 310- bed Medicover hospitals.

Medical tourism revenue at US$1.6 billion in nine months of 2022

The most preferred services for international patients are gynaecology, internal diseases, ophthalmology.

Dubai witnesses 61% growth in number of licensed medical practitioners across 5 years

Dubai has witnessed a 61 per cent increase in the number of licensed medical practitioners.

Medical Value Travel essential component for healthcare to address vulnerabilities of system: AYUSH Secretary

New Delhi: Medical Value Travel is an essential component for idealistic healthcare.

Ministry of Ayush signed MoU with ITDC for Promotion of Medical Value travel in India

Ministry of Ayush has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Tourism Development Corporation

Tourism is poised for quantum jump

Ganga Vilas cruise ship is only a mirror for the untapped potential of state tourism. In fact, the tourism industry offers immense potential and expects to earn $50.9 billion by 2028.

Quiz 

Q1. Which is a typical feature associated with skin patches due to leprosy?

1. Loss of sensations over the affected skin
2. Pain over the affected skin
3. Intense itching
4. Common skin infections include cellulitis

Q2. What do you know about World Leprosy Day?

1. The final Sunday in January, was chosen to commemorate the death of famous Indian nationalist leader, peace activist and celebrated global icon, Mahatma Gandhi
2. World Leprosy Day was the idea of the great French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau, who dedicated many years to fundraising and helping those affected by leprosy
3. World Leprosy Day is not-yet-recognized by the United Nations
4. All the above are true

Answers to all these questions are given at the end of this email.

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🌎 World Leprosy Day - 30th January

World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on the last Sunday of January to increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen's Disease. This date was chosen by French humanitarian Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion for people afflicted with leprosy.

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Answers of the Quiz

Ans 1 : (a) Loss of sensations over the affected skin

Leprosy starts by damaging the small nerves in the skin’s surface. The first outward sign is usually discoloured patches where there is no feeling. If treated at this early stage, disability is unlikely.

Ans 2 : (d) All the above are true

The day aims to raise awareness of a disease that many people believe to be eliminated.  You can show your support by spreading the word, by raising awareness around the world. Together we can tackle the stigma which often stops people coming forward for treatment.

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