The foundation is seeking and supporting collaborations among stakeholders such as the national and state governments, community-based organisations, educational institutions, the private sector, and research institutions and individuals, to invest in efforts that spur awareness
A foundation dedicated to the cause of endometriosis and for endometriosis patients has been launched in Hyderabad with the objective to create awareness and help frame health policies which benefit the Endometriosis patients and general public and women in particular.
The foundation is the brain child of Dr Vimee Bindra – Fertility Enhancing Surgery Specialist: Endometriosis Excision Surgery Specialist & Co-Founder “ENDOCRUSADERS”. The foundation will have eminent personalities from various fields who among others include
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bindra states, “It is going to take us all, working together, to tackle one of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. It’s appalling that no one is aware about Endometriosis in our society, when in fact it’s as common as diabetes. Drastic action is necessary to successfully respond to this debilitating condition. It is time to build a better healthcare ecosystem for all who need it now, and will in the future. I hope that this Foundation shall be the start of real change for the Endometriosis community. We will not rest until tangible improvements are delivered to all those people who unfortunately suffer from this condition. ”
The foundation is seeking and supporting collaborations among stakeholders such as the national and state governments, community-based organisations, educational institutions, the private sector, and research institutions and individuals, to invest in efforts that spur awareness.
- With a multi-pronged approach, the foundation aims to be active in the following areas.
- Implementing guidelines and quality standards on Endometriosis treatment, diagnosis and care
- Increasing education at care-giver level
- Investing in endometriosis awareness through a public health campaign
- Facilitating an India-wide patient advocacy program that acts as a vital support system for pre-op, post-op and mental health of Endometriosis patients.
- Devise and execute funding programs for Endometriosis research
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