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Hyderabad gets India’s first limb salvage centre
Hyderabad has become home to India's first institution dedicated entirely to saving limbs from amputation. Located in Moosarambagh, the centre was inaugurated by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at Advanced Wound Healing Clinics (AWH Clinics), founded by Dr. KVNN Santosh Murthy. Dattatreya also launched a campaign called 'Happy Feet' to promote foot care awareness.
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India has over 10 crore diabetics, many of whom are at risk of foot ulcers that can lead to amputation. The National Health Mission estimates that diabetes-related foot complications account for a significant share of hospital admissions. With 1,100 limbs saved in three years, this centre addresses a gap where specialised wound care is scarce outside metro hospitals. The next milestone will be replicating this model in other states, given that 85% of diabetes-related amputations are preventable with timely intervention.
Source: thehansindia.com
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