ASSAM GOVERNOR RELEASES BOOK ON DIABETIC FOOT CARE

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday released a book titled, “Diabetic Foot: Some Unknown Facts,” authored by Dr Sudhir Kumar Jain, at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Acharya said that with the increasing prevalence of diabetes in society and associated health risks, there is an urgent need to spread awareness about its complications and promote timely medical intervention. He observed that the book would serve as a valuable guide for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals by providing accurate, evidence-based and easy-to-understand information on diabetic foot care. The Governor lauded Dr Jain for authoring the book and said that the publication based on his vast medical experiences would help create awareness and remove misconceptions about diabetic foot infections. Acharya further stated that the publication would contribute significantly towards strengthening health consciousness and building a healthier society. He added that timely diagnosis, proper treatment and awareness can save both lives as well as limbs, and expressed hope that the book would encourage people to adopt preventive healthcare practices. Author of the book Dr Jain said that prevention is always better than cure and emphasised the importance of awareness and early medical attention in dealing with diabetic foot complications. He also informed that the book has been published in Assamese, Hindi and English to make the information accessible to people from different linguistic backgrounds.