Nagpur: Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Sanjeev Chaudhary, based in Nagpur, has been conferred with the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Samman at the House of Lords in London for his exceptional contributions to medical excellence and surgery, particularly in raising awareness about osteoporosis.
Lord Raj Loomba, a Senior Member of the House of Lords and recipient of the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) award, bestowed the honour upon Dr. Chaudhary in the presence of an esteemed gathering.
Dr. Chaudhary’s advocacy for osteoporosis awareness has earned him the distinction of being the only doctor from India to receive the Bharat Gaurav Samman at the House of Lords. During his tenure as President of Vidarbha Orthopaedic Society (VOS), Dr. Chaudhary conducted a comprehensive study on osteoporosis in Vidarbha. The findings were compiled into a white paper and submitted to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Subsequently, the Government of India implemented recommendations from the report.
Dr. Chaudhary pioneered the Health Education And Tele Consultations on Osteoporosis (HEATCO) program, leveraging video conferencing for online health education. A specially designed digital van for the HEATCO initiative was recognized as the best innovation by the International Osteoporosis Foundation in Switzerland.
With a commitment to a global mission against osteoporosis, Dr. Chaudhary launched awareness campaigns in Nepal, Mauritius, and the Middle East, garnering acclaim for his efforts. Through HEATCO, Dr. Chaudhary has empowered over 10,000 women with education on combating osteoporosis, demonstrating significant measurable outcomes in the fight against the disease.
When Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary received a call from the organisers regarding the award, he was stunned as he had never thought of it. “Osteoporosis is a dangerous disease of bones which commonly occures in women after menopause. Despite reliable diagnostic facilities and effective therapeutics, India reports many incidences of osteoporosis, mainly due to lack of awareness,” pointed out Dr Chaudhary.
Dr Chaudhary is also a TEDex speaker. “Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary’s HEATCO is not only a unique innovation but a classic creation which will navigate digital health from present to posterity,” said Lord Loomba while admiring Dr Chaudhary’s contribution in public health in India. Members of House of Lords and several Bollywood personalities witnessed the function.
Dr Chaudhary said, “I am humbled by the honour which I never thought I would receive. I never did any work for any award but I always got so much response from my own countrymen. Getting honoured at House of Lords of British Parliament London is a huge honour for me. I will cherish this moment forever.”
The felicitation is conferred as a part of festival of India in London, organised by ‘Confluence’, an NGO for promotion of Indian art culture traditions and advocating Indian accomplishment in different countries of the world.
