In general a healthy and normal person faces ample challenges in day to day life. Imagine the challenges of a person who is physically disabled, who has to face numerous ups and downs on regular basis.
Polio has been one such disease that caused paralysis on hundreds and thousands of people before early nineties. Though largely controlled, there are people who have been suffering from the after effects of polio induced paralysis.
What is Polio
An enormously infectious viral disorder, Polio or Poliomyelitis usually impacts younger children. Sewage-contaminated consuming water is the most common means of spreading the Poliovirus. It can continue to exist for two months inside the human body; about three-fourths of infections are asymptomatic which makes it difficult for the disease to get detected at early stages. Once the polio virus invades the nervous system and spinal cord, it can cause total vaccination.
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India and Polio induced disability
Through massive Polio vaccination campaign, India had been able to control a large number of polio cases. In 2014, India was officially declared polio free. However, many cases of paralysis have been observed on which the scientists and medical specialists continue to do research.
For those who have already been affected by polio induced paralysis, there are only few options. They need to be supported in every possible way.
Free Polio and Deformity Correction Camp from 18th to 21st of April
While deformity may be polio induced, there can be other reasons as well, like genetic or accidental. In either case, medical treatments and corrective surgeries can help improve the quality of life for such patients.
With the aim to able the disabled, every year Shah Satnam Ji Super Specialty Hospital, Sirsa, organizes free Yaad-e-Murshid Polio and Deformity Correction Camp.
This year too, it is being organized from 18th April to 21st April (Timings 9 am to 5 pm)
Registrations & screenings of patients will start from 18th April and the screened and selected patients will undergo corrective surgeries from 19th to 21st April.
It is worth noting that the procedure, including checkups, medication, surgeries and post operative care will be free of cost. Free Wheelchairs, calipers and other mobility aids will also be provided to the patients as per the medical requirement. Free psychological consultation is also provided to all such patients so that they can live their life with dignity and confidence.
Renowned orthopedic Surgeons and Doctors will provide their services in this camp.
This camp has been organized since 2008 in the sacred remembrance of Shah Mastana Ji Maharaj, the founder and first Spiritual Master of Dera Sacha Sacha Sauda. Since then, thousands of patients have received consultations and treatments and hundreds have received corrective surgeries, and are now able to live better lives.
| Patients (Year 2008 – 2021) | Numbers |
| No of patients registered & checked up | 2808 |
| No of patients received corrective surgery | 699 |
| No of patients received physiotherapy | More than 467 |
| No of patients received calipers | More than 455 |
Companion Indeed
Apart from the annual free Deformity correction camp, the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda regularly distribute free wheel chairs and tricycles to the physically challenged people, so that they can support themselves and their families. This special welfare work, known as ‘Companion Indeed’ has been started by the Spiritual Master of Dera Sacha Sauda, Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan. With Guruji’s guidance, thousands of people have received such mobility aids till date.
So spread the word about the free deformity correction camp and help improve the lives of those who face such challenges.
