“Even
the single Lamp dispels the deepest darkness” Mahatma Gandhi
I am very happy to introduce Dr Prakash who was a colleague, years ago while we were
worked for an Organisation that focused on Community health and Wholistic
Health. He was a warm person, very friendly and helpful. I got the opportunity to connect with him
recently and was inspired to know that he and his wife Dr Kameshwari, a gynecologist
who have been working
tirelessly for almost a decade in reaching out to thousands of women in the villages, spreading awareness on
the importance of the uterus.
The
doctor couple is part of the unique ‘Save Uterus’ initiative of the state
government to sensitize women about the importance of womb, an organ that is
pivotal to the overall well-being of women. To save rural women from falling
prey to the greed of unscrupulous doctors, Dr Prakash and Dr Kameshwari makes
them aware as how to assess
symptoms like a harmless white discharge, the
organ’s importance and the medical conditions that necessitate hysterectomy, or
womb removal surgery.
Together they have
conducted lecture sessions campaigning in the districts of Telengana telling
them about what medical conditions and warrant a hysterectomy and when the
removal of the uterus is unnecessary.
Thrice a week, Dr Kameshwari Vinjamuri rides
into villages in Telangana's Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district and speaks to local
women, urging them to protect their uteruses from scalpels. They are targeting
to reach all the districts estimated 200,000 women of reproductive age.
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| They have been awarded for their services at various forums. |
Their campaign, supported by the Telengana
state health department, is aimed at curbing what many doctors believe is a
nationwide trend of needless hysterectomies on young women.
The suspicion is that the expanded reach of health insurance, among other factors, is driving such practices by doctors for financial gains. "For all of us, the uterus is our first home; we should protect it. That's how Dr Kameshwari begins her talks, but there are many medical reasons why unnecessary hysterectomies should never be done," says Dr Kameshwari. Given below are the links for further reading:
The suspicion is that the expanded reach of health insurance, among other factors, is driving such practices by doctors for financial gains. "For all of us, the uterus is our first home; we should protect it. That's how Dr Kameshwari begins her talks, but there are many medical reasons why unnecessary hysterectomies should never be done," says Dr Kameshwari. Given below are the links for further reading:
The Doctor couple are also experimenting on one concept called ‘Andari
Illu’, a house for all, and popular in Hyderabad as the Open House in Kothapet.
The Open House runs on some simple rules. Come, cook, eat and go. Stay if you
want. No questions asked. There are no bills. The rice will be there in the
kitchen. So will be a few vegetables, oil, a gas stove and water.
While
looking at everything the doctor couple have been doing and still doing – they have
been spreading light in the darkness. In a world where everyone is busy
accumulating wealth, buying the latest gadgets and caught up in a race trying
to prove themselves that they are superior. Dr Prakash and Dr Kameshwari are
beautiful role models of selflessness, simplicity, humility responding to their
hearts call in reaching to so many women and making a difference in their
lives.
It’s a privilege to have known and interacted with Dr Prakash Vinjamuri who despite all personal and professional challenges he has risen above not only dealing with problems but also inspiring those around him by his life.
It’s a privilege to have known and interacted with Dr Prakash Vinjamuri who despite all personal and professional challenges he has risen above not only dealing with problems but also inspiring those around him by his life.
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What an amazing medical team the 2 of them are Genevive. It's awful to imagine that doctors may be driven by financial gain and risk women and their wombs in the process by early and unnecessary hysterectomies ...
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, this has been a serious issue in some part of the district where I reside.. some women who work in the factories are pushed for hysterectomies by the employers so that they don't take leave for pregnancy and other related issues. I am happy for Dr Prakash and Dr Kameshwari who address these issues..
DeleteSave Uterus is such a novel and important initiative. Kudos to Dr Prakash and Dr Kameshwari for creating awareness and education women. More power to them.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of Andari Illu... such a simple yet so empowering and meaningful initiative. Thanks for sharing about this heartwarming story.
Thank you shilpa for connecting with me here - yes its important subject for awareness and education. I am impressed by their commitment and generosity to be able to initiate these kind of activities.
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