16-05-2025
FOGSI organises ‘Know Your Numbers' initiative in Visakhapatnam to gather vital health data for women
The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of India (FOGSI) organised 'Know Your Numbers (KYN),' an All India initiative for Women's Health, on the eve of 'Waves 2025', FOGSI Presidential Conference', at Andhra Medical College here on Friday. The weight, BP, HB and sugar of the participants were checked.
KYN seeks to gather vital health data — weight, blood pressure, blood sugar level with HbA1C, and haemoglobin level from women across India. By focusing on these key health indicators, the project aims to foster a proactive health management culture among women.
Dr. M.N.V. Pallavi, organising secretary, briefed the gathering why KYN initiative matters. She said these numbers are not just statistics but indicators of a woman's well-being. By identifying health issues early, complications could be prevented, and timely care and help would enable women lead longer and healthier lives.
Dr. Radha T, organising chairperson, spoke on the importance of KYN programme for every woman. She also conveyed her gratitude to the defence forces in this challenging times.
Dr. Palaniappan, vice president, FOGSI spoke on the path breaking initiatives from FOGSI for women's health on a national scale.
Senior gynaecologist R. Sasiprabha said even to this day many patients coming to her do not know that there are many diagnostic tools like mammogram and cancer screening to screen for potential problems.
Participating as the chief guest, Sandhya Rao Pendharkar, president, Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Eastern Region, and wife of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, emphasised the need for women to put their health above everything as women usually have a habit of putting them last. She spoke about women from five to eight thousand naval families in the eastern sector that were being taken care. Periodic gynaecologist check-ups, skill training and making them self-reliant financially were a few initiatives she took in the last two years.
Seema Anand, Director(Finance), Marine Corporation of India Group of companies, and Akristi Mor participated as guests of honour.
Dr. K.V.S.M. Sandhya Devi, Principal, AMC, Dr. P. Sivanand, Superintendent, KGH, spoke.
Dr. I. Vani , Prof & HOD , Obstetrics & Gynecology, AMC, proposed the vote of thanks.
About 250 students were screened at the KYN camp.
