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Release of “Doctors Handbook on Fluorosis”, 13th March, 2007, New Delhi
A function for the release of the
“Doctor’s Handbook on Fluorosis” was organized on
the 13th of March, 2007 at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi. The Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, Government of India and WHO-India supported the Fluorosis
Research and Rural Development Foundation, New Delhi in developing this handbook.
The function for the release of the
hand book rolled out with an introduction by Prof. A.K Susheela
to the problem, varied presentations and myths associated with Fluorosis. It was highlighted that the handbook was
specifically directed towards medical doctors posted at the primary health
centers. The need for provision of necessary infrastructure for early
diagnosis and treatment of this silent tragedy and incorporation into the
medical curriculum was also reiterated in her introductory address.
The Honorable Union Minister for
Health and Family Welfare congratulated the Foundation for their perseverance
and expertise in developing the handbook. He also commented on the timeliness
of the release especially in view of the launch of the ‘National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis’ under the National Rural Health Mission.
  
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