New Delhi: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), organized a wheelchair sports and cultural program; and a health checkup camp at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) auditorium in commemoration of the Spinal Cord Injury Day. The event marked the conclusion of the fourth edition of National Injury Prevention Week .The event aimed at raising spinal cord injury (SCI) awareness and highlighting the need for comprehensive care and rehabilitation. During the week, spine care experts, along with 14 national spine care societies from across India, engaged in various activities including outdoor sports, cultural programs, seminars, webinars, and panel discussions to foster awareness and support for individuals affected by spinal cord injuries. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Prof (Dr) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, who underscored the significance of spinal cord injury prevention and rehabilitation in their addresses.
At the NCDC auditorium, more than 100 wheelchair users participated in a range of sports, including wheelchair table tennis, boccia, wheelchair racing, and wheelchair hurdles. An additional 500 participants joined in the event, which also featured an inclusive health check-up camp. The event concluded with wheelchair dance performances and professional wheelchair stunts, which were also streamed live.