ASSOCHAM ‘s Illness to Wellness commemorates National Doctor’s Day, honors medical fraternity

New Delhi: On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, the ASSOCHAM CSR Council, through its ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative, pays tribute to the unwavering commitment of doctors to alleviating suffering and promoting health in society.

Recognizing the tireless efforts of healthcare professionals throughout the year, Illness to Wellness proudly honors the extraordinary men and women who dedicate their lives to ensuring the well-being of citizens, often sacrificing their own needs and comfort.

Anil Rajput, Chairperson of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, emphasized, “Doctors are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing not only medical expertise but also empathy and comfort. It is only because of their unwavering commitment and support that the Illness to Wellness campaign has increasingly achieved its set objectives and goals. Their devotion to their patients is steadfast, often sacrificing their own time and comfort to care for them. Today, we honour their continuous pursuit of medical excellence, as well as their enduring compassion for humanity. In addition, we recognize the long hours, the sleepless nights, and the emotional toll that comes with the profession- their sacrifices do not go unnoticed, and we are profoundly grateful to them.”

Deepak Sood, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM, expressed, “On this Doctor’s Day, we honor the invaluable contributions of our doctors to the Indian society. Their unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and compassionate care have been the backbone of our healthcare system.”

Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Bagai, Chairman & Managing Director of Nephron Clinic, stated, “We are looking at preventing chronic diseases and I think an initiative like ‘Illness To Wellness’ is a great way to spread awareness. We are looking at wellness as major core area in which we are not only looking at this generation, but the next generation forward. We are looking at public awareness messages in the areas of personal hygiene, personal health, and vaccination to ensure preventive measures are taken by citizens.”

Dr. G.C. Khilnani, Chairman of PSRI Institute of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, acknowledged, “I have been associated with ASSOCHAM for almost five years. I am aware of the good work being done by the organisation in the form of the Illness to Wellness initiative and it is playing an extremely important role in spreading awareness about various diseases and the preventive measures that need to be taken.”

As a gesture of appreciation, Illness to Wellness organized a special program on June 29th, honoring the dedication and compassion of the medical fraternity. The event was attended by over 80 doctors, including prominent figures such as (Padma Bhushan) Dr. TS Kler, Chairman, BLK-Max Heart and Vascular Institute (Padma Shri), Dr. Randeep Guleria, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta and Ex-Director AIIMS, New Delhi; (Padma Bhushan) Dr. SK Sarin, Senior Professor, Department of Hepatology & Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi; (Padma Shri) Dr. Yash Gulati, Sr. Joint Replacement, Sports and Spine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Delhi; (Padma Shri) Dr. Mohsin Wali, Cardiologist and former honorary Physician to the President of India, Dr. Rajinder K Dhamija, Director, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Government of NCT of Delhi and many more.