Mr. Rajiv Khurana attended the Collectivise for Impact Plenary at the Clean Air Collective National Annual Convening Event in Bangalore. The event was a roundtable discussion where he participated.
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Rajiv Khurana took part in a Higher Education event focused on innovation through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Model.
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A Japanese Delegation visited LCF office to attend a virtual session with Dr. Arvind Kumar. The delegation comprised media professionals and youth activists from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The purpose was to gain insight into the health impact of air pollution on underprivileged communities in India. The visit also included a community tour in Rangpuri Pahari led by Dr. Mitali Raja.
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On March 9, 2023, the Women Leadership eConclave was held. Its purpose was to showcase the achievements of female leaders in the fields of clean air and climate action. Success stories were shared by these women during the event.
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Dr. Mitali Raja, Program Head of Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action, gave a talk about the health impacts of air pollution at Bharati College in Janakpuri, New Delhi.
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Dr. Carmin Uppal of Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action gave a talk on the effects of air pollution on health at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in New Delhi's Jaffarpur Kalan. The session was aimed at raising awareness about the issue among the students. The Lung Care Foundation supported the event.
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Dr. Mitali Raja, Program Head of Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action, spoke about the health effects of air pollution. The talk was intended to raise awareness about the dangers of air pollution, which can have a significant impact on people's health.
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LCF and All India Management Association hosted a panel discussion titled 'Public participation for cleaner air'. The panel consisted of individuals from various fields such as technology, corporate, academia, parent groups, and civil society.
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Dr. Mitali Raja, the Program Head of Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action, Lung Care Foundation, delivered a talk on the health effects of air pollution at Mamta Modern School in Vikaspuri, New Delhi.
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Dr. Mitali Raja, Program Head of Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action, Lung Care Foundation, delivered a talk on the health effects of air pollution at Aditi Mahavidyalaya in Bawana, New Delhi.
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A round-table event called “Advisors and Influencers Round-table (A.I.R.)” was conducted in Varanasi to address air pollution and climate change issues. It aimed to bring together stakeholders from different fields to discuss potential solutions and determine the next steps. The event was organized by Lung Care Foundation's Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action program in collaboration with UP State Pollution Control Board, Varanasi, Department of Pediatrics, Popular Hospital, Varanasi and Varanasi Vikas Samiti.
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Dr. Salil Bhargava, DFCA clean air champion, was leading a city action group launched by DFCA in Indore. The initiative aims to improve the air quality of the city.
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DFCA Punjab organized a virtual 'Health and Air Pollution Widespread Awareness' program for doctors. The training focused on air pollution and climate change hazards. The trained doctors will educate their peers and communities.
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Gurugram's leading doctors and stakeholders collaborated with Rotary Public School to launched Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action – Haryana Chapter and City Action Group, Gurugram. The program aimed to engage multiple stakeholders to create an action agenda for cleaner air and climate action. Discussions on Air Pollution posters and Race to Zero also took place.
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The DFCA Kashmir Launch and the city action group were both introduced at the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar. It was an event aimed at addressing certain issues and promoting development in the area. Overall, the launch was focused on creating positive change in the community.
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C.A.G. Ghaziabad organized an Advisors and Influencers Roundtable at DLF public school Ghaziabad where doctors, students, teachers, and other stakeholders collaborated to find sustainable solutions for local air pollution. The event was attended by 50 participants and had the support of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Santosh deemed to be University, Dr. Tripta S Bhagat. Posters on air pollution and 'race to zero' initiative were also discussed during the event.
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A webinar series called Cleaning Our Children's Air focused on the issue of air pollution, which caused the deaths of 476,000 newborns worldwide in 2019. The first webinar, in partnership with the RCPCH and the Lung Care Foundation, discussed the impact of toxic air on children's health and the role of health professionals in tackling the problem. Air pollution was responsible for 14% of deaths in African children under five.
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City Action Group (C.A.G.) Guwahati was launched by Dr. Rashna Hazarika and Dr. M.K.Baruah as Nemcare Hospital. The event gathered doctors, civil society members, and media representatives to brainstorm sustainable solutions to mitigate air pollution locally. More than 30 people attended the program, where air pollution posters and the race to zero were discussed.
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At the Convention for Capacity Building and Interchange of Best Practices for Control & Abatement of Air Pollution in UP-NCR, Mr. Rajiv Khurana spoke about public participation in mitigating the health challenges of air pollution. He was a participant at the convention. The event focused on sharing best practices for controlling and reducing air pollution. Mr. Khurana's speech highlighted the importance of public involvement in tackling the issue.
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City Action Group (C.A.G.) Agra collaborated with local doctors, students, faculty, and stakeholders to brainstorm sustainable solutions for local air pollution. The event was held at Seth Padam Chand Jain Institute of Commerce, Agra, and attended by over 80 people. Posters on air pollution were distributed to doctors, and the “race to zero” initiative was also discussed.
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DFCA, Lahore Medical and Dental College, and SARD held a virtual round table to address the issue of stubble burning and its health impact on both sides of the border. The event had 100 participants, including doctors and relevant stakeholders, who discussed monitoring, incentives, and regulations. The need for bilateral action was emphasized.
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Dr. Arvind's powerful voice echoed throughout COP 27 as he addressed the critical and interrelated issues of air pollution, climate change, and their impact on public health.
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A discussion about the health impacts of air pollution caused by stubble burning (Parali) and its effects on farmers, students, and other stakeholders.
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DFCA organized an awareness event on the health effects of air pollution, particularly stubble burning, for Lovely Professional University students in Jalandhar, Punjab. During the event, the Jalandhar Declaration for Clean Air was presented and approved by the attendees, who committed to supporting clean air initiatives.
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DFCA and IHF held their first joint program as part of DFCA-AYUSH collaboration, focusing on the health effects of air pollution. The event emphasized the need for healthcare professionals to stand in solidarity and take a leadership role in combating this issue.
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Phagwara's GNA University hosted the launch of City Action Group, comprising students, doctors, and members from local civil society organizations. The group aims to tackle air pollution through initiatives in agriculture, transport systems, and raising awareness and capacity building. Participants identified these as the primary areas of focus to reduce pollution.
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Dr. Arvind Kumar took part in the national webinar 'Air Pollution and Health Issues' organized by MoHFW on the occasion of 'International Day of Clean Air for blue skies'.
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The event 'Doctors for Clean Air Conclave 2022' marked the third UN International Day of Clean Air for blue skies with the theme “The Air We Share”. The program was a collaboration between the National Centre for Disease Control, MoHFW, and 10 Medical Associations. The event aimed to raise awareness and promote action for cleaner air.
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Dr. Mitali Raja, Program Head of DFCA, participated in a round table organized by Mahila Housing Trust and NRDC at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The discussion focused on the government's efforts to address air pollution and the impact on marginalised communities. Dr. Raja was one of the panellists.
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DFCA launched its eighth state chapter in Jalandhar, Punjab, where participants unanimously agreed on the urgency to act for clean air and climate action. The City Action Group (CAG) meeting followed, where doctors and stakeholders collaborated to find sustainable solutions for mitigating air pollution and reducing the impact of climate change by discussing major issues like Transport, Agriculture, and Awareness.
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H.A.W.A. – Health & Air Pollution Widespread Awareness
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Dr. Carmin Uppal spoke at a SwitchOn Foundation webinar on National Doctor's Day. The topic of the webinar was the impact of air pollution on life expectancy and wellness. The discussion centred around the importance of reducing air pollution to improve public health.
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Dr. Mitali Raja from Lung care foundation was one of the judges in ASMA's national medical student debate competition.
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Lung Care Foundation and IIT Kanpur organized the AIR event to discuss collective strategies for cleaner air and climate action in Kanpur. The goal was to engage multiple stakeholders and come up with effective solutions for positive change.
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A panel discussion on the harmful effects of fossil fuels on people's health, livelihoods, and future. Fossil fuels hamper progress towards Sustainable Development Goals and pose a significant challenge to Stockholm+50's aim of achieving a healthy planet and prosperity for everyone.
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DFCA partnered with HCWH/CANSA/FFT/CT to host the webinar “Resolving South Asia's Clean Air and Health crisis.” It gathered health professionals and policymakers from South Asia to examine the relationship between air pollution, public health, and fossil fuels. The goal was to envision a healthier planet for everyone by phasing out fossil fuels for clean air.
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The webinar aims to help teachers understand the impact of Asthma on children in schools.
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The event centred around addressing the health effects of air pollution on children and discussion of measures to mitigate them. It featured an interactive panel discussion and included the premiere of a video titled "Kya Mein Bahar Aaun" featuring the voice of an unborn child.
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Medanta Institute of Research and Advocacy for Clean Air and Health (MIRACAH) has launched to address air pollution and health issues. The institute plans to conduct research, provide training to employees, and engage with patients to create awareness about clean air. MIRACAH will be operational across Medanta hospitals in five cities and out-patient clinics nationwide.
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The launch of the DFCA Jharkhand State Chapter took place virtually in partnership with the SwitchOn foundation.
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An event to understand the realities of Air Pollution, which has been identified as the largest environmental health threat globally. Multiple studies have shown that it accounts for 7 million deaths annually worldwide, including 1.7 million in India. To combat this common enemy, collaborative efforts are necessary to address the health and life challenges it poses. Our Doctors provide insights and information during the event.
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The HYBRID round table held in Gurugram was an event that combined physical attendance with live participation via Zoom. The event aimed to bring together thDFCA - MSAI | Working Group Meeting
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The event was focused on dispelling myths and changing mindsets regarding the COVID-19 third wave, new variants, and vaccination.
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A webinar hosted by NPSC, focusing on strategies for achieving holistic wellness during and after the Omicron pandemic. This webinar aimed to provide valuable insights on how to maintain overall wellbeing in challenging times.
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Amidst the rapidly spreading third wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the Omicron variant, an event is organized to help individuals enhance their preventive measures and to gain a better understanding of the necessary precautions. The event featured Dr. Arvind Kumar, a renowned Chest Surgeon and Chairman of the Institute of Chest Surgery at Medanta The Medicity, who dispelled myths and provide factual information.
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The HYBRID round table held in Gurugram was an event that combined physical attendance with live participation via Zoom. The event aimed to bring together thought leaders and key stakeholders to address common challenges and promote Public-Private Partnership in working towards improving air quality and health. The recording of the event is available for viewing.
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The event, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand on the occasion of #NationalPollutionControlDay, featured distinguished doctors as participants.
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On #WorldPneumoniaDay. We discussed three main topics:
1. The prevalence of pneumonia as a prevalent respiratory illness.
2. The impact of air pollution and climate change on the rising incidence of pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, particularly in young children.
3. The pressing need for cleaner air and climate action to enhance respiratory health on a broader scale.
While the world is preparing for the upcoming COP26 event in Glasgow, the UP Chapter of NSS in collaboration with Lung Care Foundation, under its initiative S.H.A.P.E. UP, launched first of a kind virtual training program for teachers on Air Pollution and Climate Change. More than 700 teachers from different cities across the state registered for this program.
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1. The webinar aims to help teachers understand the impact of Asthma on children in schools.
2. We covered the disease, its triggers, symptoms, and medication, and advocate for schools to have a clear Asthma policy.
3. A step-by-step process for the Asthma Emergency plan was also outlined to help save a child in an emergency.
4. Awareness about the link between COVID-19, Asthma, and air pollution and encourage school leaders to fight for clean air and healthy breathing.
In Lucknow, DFCA introduced a distinctive initiative called VAADA (Vehicular Air Pollution and Driver's Actions), aimed at involving drivers of all types to comprehend the health risks and acquire better driving practices that would reduce air pollution on the roads.
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A HYBRID round table (physical event and live participation via zoom) in Lucknow, bringing together the key stakeholders and thought leaders to evolve Public-Private Partnership for addressing some common challenges and work towards cleaner air and health.
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YUVA SOCH - Synergy Opportunities for Clean Air and Health
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In the webinar public health and medical experts discussed and explore opportunities and strategies on air pollution, climate and health, for the region and discuss interventions that the public health & medical community make in transitioning towards a sustainable fossil fuel free future.
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Release of findings of a study of 3157 school children across India revealing an alarmingly high prevalence of Asthma, Allergic diseases, and Obesity in adolescent children residing in Delhi and suggesting a link between Air Pollution, Obesity, Asthma and Allergic Diseases
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A virtual training program for medical students focusing on the treatment and consultation of COVID-19 patients.
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Q&A session with an expert panel of renowned doctors on COVID-19: VACCINATION, TREATMENT AND PANIC MANAGEMENT
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An important conversation on COVID-19 AND VACCINATION. Question answer session to know the Truths, Myths & everything you wanted to know about COVID-19 Vaccination
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Role of women leaders in climate change & health
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A conversation with Dr. Arvind Kumar on vaccination.
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On the 36th anniversary of Union Carbide's Bhopal Disaster, we host a live webinar on the plight of gas survivors now.
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Dr. Arvind and Dr. Sumathi on what air pollution does to our body and mind. First Moms Club Lung Care Foundation
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Stories of Corona Winners and expert advice from Doctors on how you can protect yourself and your family from Coronavirus and lead a life without fear!
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A webinar conducted, in collaboration with AIMA, aimed to raise awareness about the significance of lungs and techniques for maintaining healthy lungs.
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Alarming findings of a study amongst 3157 adolescent school children across India to study association between air pollution, respiratory symptoms, asthma, and body mass index.
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Doctors and medical practitioners representing some of the largest associations and networks of public health professionals today called upon South Asian Governments to phase out fossil fuels - oil, gas and coal - to avert the twin crisis of air pollution and climate change.
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Doctors For Clean Air Conclave was organized on the occasion of International Day for Clean Air and Blue Skies. The conclave, a first of its kind day-long virtual event by the Doctors and for the Doctors, focused on empowering the Doctors with information on "Health Impacts of Air Pollution and the Role of Doctors in Advocating for Clean Air."
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Panel Discussion on "Impact of these findings in Indian Scenario, Emerging Evidence/ Observations from India and Importance of Clean Air"
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Leaders of 18 National Medical Associations came together to be a part of the Leadership Conclave for Clean Air, a small group focused discussion to share with each other the leadership initiatives taken by their association in this field, brainstorm on unique ways in which the medical associations can take and build a common action agenda to plan steps to ensure that we can breathe clean & healthy air.
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Member of Parliament - Mr. Gaurav Gagoi, Showing DFCA slides during a protest at Parliament of India
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Association of Physicians of India (Jaipur Chapter), Indian Association of Pediatrics (Jaipur Chapter) and Indian Chest Society (Rajasthan Chapter) organized a CME on 'Air Pollution'
The event was organized by the Regional Clean Air Champion - Dr. Virender Singh, where he spoke about the 'Health Ill-effects of Air Pollution' and Dr. Arvind Kumar, spoke about the 'Role of Doctors in Air Pollution'. The program was attended by more than 100 Doctors of the city.
Dr. Sarkar, added a social message to an entertainment evening where he spoke about Health ill-effects of Air Pollution in front of the DGP of Rajasthan, district magistrate of Jhunjhunu, some other local Doctors and about 200 police personnel.
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The program was attended by over 100 doctors. Dr. Ignacio J. Ansotegui (President, World Allergy Organisation) was also present during the event. There were sessions on Air Pollution and pollution aggravated allergies during the event
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Collaboration to Eliminate Tuberculosis among Indians (CETI) Indore
A program was organized for Nursing Students in Indore to raise awareness on Air Pollution and its ill-health effects and train the students on how to deal with Asthma and Tuberculosis related health emergencies caused due to increased levels of Air Pollution
Dr. Salil Bhargava, Pulmonologist and Clean Air Champion from Indore, Madhya Pradesh
The purpose of this round table discussion with prominent Doctors of Indore was to introduce them to the DFCA initiative, discuss methods and ways of spreading mass awareness on Air Pollution and its ill-health effects and layout the action plan for DFCA Madhya Pradesh chapter for Year 2020.
Dr. Salil Bhargava, Pulmonologist and Clean Air Champion from Indore, Madhya Pradesh organized a CME on 'Air Pollutio and its ill-health effects'
A program was organized in Indore for the general public to raise awareness on Air Pollution and its ill-health effects and discuss ways to reduce Air Pollution in the city of Indore.
The workplace of Traffic Police Personnel – the public streets are highly polluted with various sources such as vehicular emissions, road dust, residential and commercial construction, industries, dump yards, etc. Thus, they are vulnerable to long term and continuous exposure to pollutants. Assessing their respiratory health will speak volumes about the brunt of air pollution that they are exposed to.
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The DFCA Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chapter launch was Attended by over 150+ individuals including Doctors, Administrators, Officials from State Pollution Control Board and Horticulture department and various educationists.
Shri S K Joshi, Chief Secretary , Govt of Telangana made the announcement of Hyderabad City joining the BreatheLife 2030 network spearheaded by WHO.
The DFCA Rajasthan Chapter launch was attended by over 150 people from across Jaipur and some other cities of Rajasthan including Doctors with different specialization, educators, along with many people. Shri. Vishnu Lata, Mayor of Jaipur graced the program as the chief guest and sat through the entire proceedings. He took a keen interest to understand the air pollution and health related risks for the people of the city and also spoke about his increased commitment to ensure cleaner air for the people for the city.
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The DFCA Assam & North-East India Chapter Launch was attended by a number of eminent Doctors, Educators & Officials from State Pollution Control Board including Chandan Mahanta, Prof. Of Civil Engineering Dept & Prof. & Head of Centre for the Environment at Guwahati, Prof. Gokhale, Prof. Of Environmental Engineering, Prof. Krishna Gopal Bhattacharya, Chairman of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Assam Dr. Bamin Tada, Medical Secretary CBCNEI, Guwahati ,Mr. D. N. Das, Member Secretary , Pollution Control Board of Assam.
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The DFCA U.P. State Chapter Launch Event was attended by over 150+ individuals including Doctors, Administrators, Officials from State Pollution Control Board, Horticulture Department and Educationists.
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Lung Care Foundation in association with Indian Chest Society, Madhya Pradesh Chapter launched the 'Doctors for Clean Air: M.P. Chapter' from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The launch was a part of National Conference of Pulmonologist on: Practice Changing Practical Updates in Pulmonology 2019. The program was attended by more than 150 Pulmonologists from across Madhya Pradesh and other states of India.
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Doctors for Clean Air was launched with 30 leading Doctors of Tamil Nadu who attended the launch event. Dr. Arvind Kumar, Founder-Trustee Lung Care Foundation, in his presentation spoke about the Health Ill-effects of Air Pollution and the present situation of Air Pollution in our country. Dr. Hisamuddin Papa, Clean Air Champion from Tamil Nadu, spoke about their experience with Air Pollution and Low-Cost Monitoring.
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