Federation of doctor’s association in India writes a letter to the Minister of health and family welfare Dr.Harsh Vardhan regarding providing safety measures to doctors in government hospitals.

“The medical fraternity stands in full support of the national effort against Covid-19 Epidemic .However the conditions are alarming and hospitals have turned out to be unsafe places for doctors who are battling this epidemic since its arrival.FORDA condemns assault on Dr.Rahul Jain, on-duty Resident Doctor of Maharishi Valmiki hospital,Delhi on 26September,2020.” Dr Shivaji Dev Barman , President, FORDA

Dr.Anil Chandna, Executive member, DCI

Oral diseases have become a major public health problem and its rate is escalating in developing and under developed countries. Prevalence of oral diseases is very high in India with dental caries 50%, and periodontal or gum diseases 55.4%, respectively, are the two most common oral diseases. It is a well-documented fact that there is an association of oral health with various systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, pregnancy and it greatly impact the quality of life. Orofacial pain and loss of sensorimotor functions affects various functions like eating, drinking and swallowing. The majority oral health diseases are: dental caries, periodontal or gum diseases, oral cancer, oral manifestation of HIV, clefts etc., most of these conditions are treatable at their early stages. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with caries of permanent teeth being the most common condition. Globally, it is estimated that 2.3 billion people suffer from caries of permanent teeth and more than 530 million children suffer from caries of primary teeth. In developing and underdeveloped countries, with increase in urbanization and change in lifestyle has markedly increased the prevalence of oral health conditions. The primary cause behind this is inadequate fluoride application, poor availability of health care services, increase tobacco and alcohol consumption, increase marketing of products and beverages rich in sugar components. Over decades, health in India is gaining less importance and oral health, the least. There is an urgent need for an Oral health Policy for the nation as an integral part of the National Oral Health Care Programme Health Policy. PREVENTION:

1. Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people.
2. Untreated dental caries (tooth decay) in permanent teeth is the most common
   health condition according to the Global Burden of Disease 2017.
3. More than 530 million children suffer from dental caries of primary teeth
   (milk teeth).
4. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is also
   very common, with almost 10% of the global population affected.
5. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is also
   very common, with almost 10% of the global population affected.
   As per the resolution no. 5, Govt. of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has declared AIIMS
   as a nodal agency to implement pilot project on Oral Health in the country since the year 1999. The main
   objectives of this programme are to improve the oral health of the masses and to prevent/ reduce the
   burden of oral disease in the country. Towards this objective, the Nodal Agency has developed an
   accessible, low-cost, sustainable, primary preventive programme using existing primary health care
   infrastructure and resources.
   The programme has 3 basic components
   (1) To provide oral health education to masses through a network of Dental Surgeons, Health Care
   Workers, Anganwadi Workers and Schoolteachers
   (2) To produce Information, Education and Communication material (IEC) to train the Health
   Workers and for conveying oral health messages to the people through mass media and,
   (3) To formulate guidelines to strengthen oral health set-up at District level, Community Health
   Centers and Primary Health Centers.

Cases : 33,307,577 deaths 1,002,402 USA : Cases 7,321,343 death 209,453
India : Cases 6,074,702
death 95,542
Brazil : cases 4,732,309 deaths 141,776 (worldometer)

India Active 962640 Discharged 5016520 (82.58%) Deaths 95,542 (1.57%)

ICMR’s 2nd sero-survey shows Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19,
The first sero-survey of May 2020 had revealed that the nationwide prevalence of novel coronavirus infection was only 0.73 per cent.Even the soon to be released second sero-survey indications are that we are far from having achieved any kind of herd immunity which necessitates that all of us should continue following Covid appropriate behaviour.Pandemic can only be fought when the government and society work in tandem.
No one is safe until everyone is safe.
Wear mask, maintain physical distance, wash hands and be smart about crowds,
face coverings (nose & mouth) should be part of new normal.

Smoking in any form at this time should be banned in public places as it may increase the spread of virus

Teamwork and feeling of openness is important for winning this Corona war

Namaste

Dr Narendra Saini
Chairman Scientific
committee DMC
Chairman AMR committee IMA Hq
Past Sec Gen IMA
Director SAINI DIAGNOSTICS ICMR approved lab for RTPCR testing

Adar Poonawala, The CEO of the Serum Institute of India, took to Twitter today to Praise Prime Minister Narender Modi’s speech at the UNGA on COVID-19 vaccines.Mr. Poonawalla thanked the Prime Minister and said it was clear that his “arrangements for India will take care of all needs for the Indian people.” This comes after he had asked the government on Twitter if they had 80000 crores to buy and distribute the vaccine to everyone in India.“I ask this question because we need to plan and guide, vaccine manufacturers both in India and overseas to service the needs of our country in terms of procurement and distribution.” He added Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said on Saturday in his virtual address to the UNGA said India can help in bringing the world out of the coronavirus crisis with mass vaccine distribution once all trial are completed successfully.“India’s vaccine production and capacity will help the world overcome this pandemic. India sent medical supplies to over 150 countries duringthe coronavirus crisis,” PM Modi said