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Time of India
27-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Child health scheme in Varanasi helping rid kids of clubfoot
Varanasi: Under the health department's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram and Anushka foundation, 70 children suffering from clubfoot recovered after treatment in Varanasi district since 2019, said Dr Sandeep Chaudhary, chief medical officer. He said 512 children were treated under the programme in the district, of whom 64 had recovered fully. In Apr 2025, nine children came for treatment and six underwent surgery. There are clubfoot OPDs at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital on Saturdays, SSPG Divisional Hospital, Kabirchaura on Wednesdays, and BHU Trauma Center on Thursdays from 9am to 2 pm. He said parents often worried when they noticed newborns having crooked feet, fearing it to be an incurable condition and the fear heightened all the more when the affected child was a girl. The condition is known as 'clubfoot' and it is curable with timely treatment. The CMO said clubfoot was treated using Ponseti method , involving casting of the foot in the first phase to help it straighten gradually using plaster that is changed weekly for 4 to 8 weeks. In the second phase, a minor 10-minute outpatient procedure called tenotomy is performed, to cut the Achilles tendon and increase foot flexibility. The third phase involves putting on a brace that has to be worn for 4 to 5 years to maintain correct foot position and to prevent relapse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Writing in English Doesn't Have to Feel Hard Grammarly Learn More Undo Additional CMO and RBSK nodal officer, Dr Sanjay Rai, stressed RBSK team be notified by local health centres, ASHA, ANM, or Anganwadi workers if any child was found affected , ensuring free and proper treatment. Registration is done at for treatment and regular monitoring. This condition causes congenital foot deformity, affecting one in 800 children.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Waqf Act to bring transparency, accountability: BJP leader
The Waqf Amendment Act will bring transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf properties, BJP state general secretary Sanjay Rai said on Saturday. As part of a nationwide campaign to create awareness and counter the Opposition's allegations on the issue, the BJP organised a workshop to apprise party workers of the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. 'The main objective of the act is to ensure that Waqf properties are used for the welfare of the Muslim community, especially the poor and needy,' Sanjay Rai said, speaking to journalists. 'The Opposition parties are spreading misinformation about the Act, claiming that it will take away the rights of Muslims over their mosques, madrasas, and cemeteries,' he said. However, no such thing will take place, he added. The Waqf Act is aimed at stopping the misuse of Waqf properties by land mafia and ensuring that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries, said Rai. As part of the party's campaign, influential Muslim leaders and heads will be contacted and the Mahila Morcha will contact influential Muslim women and explain the usefulness of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Prominent among those present on the occasion were BJP metropolitan president Anand Dwivedi, media in-charge Praveen Garg, Minority Morcha president Shadab Alam, Mohammad Aneesh, Sher Ali Khan, M A Khan and Shahnaz Bano, Rajneesh Gupta, Jaya Shukla and Ghanshyam Agarwal.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Waqf properties were misused for encroachment of religious sites'
Lucknow: The BJP launched its ' Waqf Reform Awareness Campaign ' at Halwasiya Court, Hazratganj, in Lucknow on Saturday. BJP state general secretary and Awadh region in-charge Sanjay Rai alleged that the opposition is spreading misinformation about the under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rai alleged that in the past, waqf properties were misused to encroach upon religious sites belonging to Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians, besides marginalized Muslim communities. He said that Congress-era amendments allowed unverified claims to designate land as waqf, creating widespread irregularities shielded from judicial review. Rai emphasized that the new reforms aimed to curb encroachments, ensure transparent management of waqf assets, and channel revenues towards the welfare of poor Muslims. Refuting opposition claims, he clarified that no mosques, madrassas, or graveyards would be seized. As part of the campaign, BJP will organize town halls, connect with minority scholars and women leaders, and intensify outreach through media and social platforms. The workshop was attended by Mahanagar unit president Anand Dwivedi, minority morcha leaders Shadab Alam, Mohammad Aneesh, Sher Ali Khan, and party office-bearers and workers.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Revolutionizing Clubfoot Treatment: Over 70 Children Recovered in Varanasi
VARANASI: As many as 70 children suffering from clubfoot recovered in Varanasi district since 2019. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sandeep Chaudhary, said that this programme is being run by the health department 's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and Anushka Foundation . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The CMO said that 512 children were treated under this programme in the district, with 64 children already recovered. In April 2025, nine children came for treatment, with six undergoing surgery. There are clubfoot OPDs at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital on Saturdays, SSPG Divisional Hospital, Kabirchaura on Wednesdays, and BHU Trauma Center on Thursdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. He said that parents often worry when they notice their newborns have crooked feet, fearing it to be an incurable condition. This concern is heightened when the affected child is a girl, due to future marriage prospects. The condition of having crooked feet from birth is known as 'clubfoot.' It is not incurable, and with timely treatment, children can become completely healthy. The CMO said that clubfoot is treated using the Ponseti method, which involves casting in the first phase to gradually straighten the foot using a cast (plaster) that is changed weekly for 4 to 8 weeks. In the second phase, a tenotomy is performed, a minor 10-minute outpatient procedure to cut the Achilles tendon to increase foot flexibility. The third phase involves bracing, where a brace is worn for 4 to 5 years to maintain the correct foot position and prevent relapse. The additional CMO and RBSK nodal officer, Dr Sanjay Rai , emphasised notifying the RBSK team through local health centres, ASHA, ANM, or Anganwadi workers if any child is affected by this condition, ensuring free and proper treatment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Registration is done at for appropriate treatment and regular monitoring. This condition causes congenital foot deformity, affecting one in 800 children. Annually, 33,000 children with clubfoot are born in India, and after complete treatment, they can lead normal lives like other children, provided treatment starts immediately after birth. About 50% of children affected by clubfoot have deformities in both feet. Treatment options include plaster and surgery, decided by the doctor after examining the condition. Anushka Foundation's district coordinator, Sarita Mishra , said that treatment is crucial within the first 3 to 4 months of birth. If treated within this period, there is a 100% chance of correction. If treatment begins after 2 years, there is only a 50% chance of correction.
