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Time of India

Global honour for SSKM doctor's ‘Bengal model'

1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Endocrinology professor at SSKM Sujoy Ghosh 's innovative model for detection and treatment of paediatric diabetes in the public health system has won him recognition from International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes. He will receive the award in Montreal in Nov at a meet of the international organisation that aims to improve paediatric diabetes treatment. "This award is a recognition of the public health model that we managed to create in the secondary healthcare system for Type 1 diabetes," said Ghosh. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee posted on X: "ISPAD 2025 is not just an award — it is the Bengal govt's footprint on global healthcare." Doctors said children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes faced challenges in accessing insulin and syringes, glucose monitoring machines and strips, besides socio-psychological problems. To fill this gap, Ghosh and his team, with support from the state, developed non-communicable diseases (NCD) clinics in govt health set-ups. The first-of-its-kind project comprises detection, management, referral and rehabilitation, as well as keeping a registry for monitoring and follow-ups. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Under the National Health Mission, the model was launched in March 2022 at five facilities in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and South and North 24 Parganas, with support from medical colleges in Kolkata. The five clinics cater to 600-odd children with Type 1 diabetes. Soon, the project won appreciation from organisations, like Unicef, and the govt approved its extension to 10 more hospitals—Burdwan Medical College, Asansol District Hospital, Tamluk Medical College, Midnapore Medical College, Rampurhat Medical College, Murshidabad Medical College, Malda Medical College, Nadia District Hospital, Darjeeling District Hospital and Purulia Medical College. Funded by the state and the health ministry, the model will be implemented at all Bengal health districts. "Proud to share that West Bengal has won the prestigious award from the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes for Innovation in Paediatric Diabetes Care—honouring the West Bengal model for battling Type 1 Diabetes! It is a groundbreaking public health initiative of the Health and Family Welfare Department of GoWB, which has received global recognition now. I congratulate our Health Department, doctors, and others in the team for this great achievement!" CM Banerjee posted on X.