ISA, GMC Jammu organize walkathon

Guests and participants during flagging off ceremony of walkathon at GMC Jammu.
Guests and participants during flagging off ceremony of walkathon at GMC Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 23: Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) Jammu in collaboration with Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, GMC Jammu, organized walkathon and Sports Day, a spirited event promoting awareness about vital role of anaesthesiologists and importance of patient safety in pre-operative period.

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The event commenced with ISA flag hoisting by Dr Ashutosh Gupta (Principal and Dean, GMC Jammu), Dr Anita Vig (HoD Anaesthesia, GMC Jammu), Dr Ashwani Kumar (ISA Jammu president), Dr Rajesh Mahajan, Dr Sanjeev Gupta, chairman sports committee and other senior faculty members.
The Walkathon was officially flagged off by Dr Ashwani Kumar and Dr Updesh Kumar (general secretary, ISA Jammu). The event saw enthusiastic participation with more than 200 attendees including doctors and paramedical staff across various institutions in Jammu including GMC Jammu, ASCOMS, AIIMS Jammu, Narayana Hospital, JK Health Services, GMC Udhampur and GMC Kathua.
This was followed by a formal inauguration ceremony and lamp lighting ceremony by guest of honour Chandeep Singh (internationally acclaimed para-athlete), Dr Anita Vig, Dr Ashwani, Dr Rajesh Mahajan, Dr Satyadev, Dr Gurmeet and Dr Updesh.
Post-inauguration, the celebrations continued with a series of sports activities, where participants including HoDs, Consultants, Residents and para-clinical staff showcased remarkable energy, teamwork and sporting spirit. Winners of various sports events were also honoured on the occasion.
Prominent attendees included Dr Anju Jamwal, Dr Madan Katoch, Dr Sangeeta Singh, Dr Gurmeet Singh, Dr Satyadev Gupta, Dr Renu Wakhloo, Dr Mushtaq Wani, Dr Naine, Dr Kunal, Dr Ankita Atri, Dr Vishal Kant, Dr Raksha Kundal, Dr Laughi Bhan, Dr Shelly Mahajan, Dr Era Suri, Dr Santosh Rajput, Dr Isha Gupta, Dr Neha Dang, Dr Preeti, Dr Ashufta, Dr Heena Gupta, Dr Rajdeep and Dr Rohit Lahori.