‘Mission Arthritis India’ (MAI) to organise National Patients’ Convention
Pune, 12th March 2025: Mission Arthritis India (MAI) is organising its National Patient Convention on Sunday 23rd March 2025 at Hotel Ramee Grand from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM followed by entertainment and dinner. More than 100 patients and about 15 rheumatologists will come together to discuss various aspects and management of rheumatoid arthritis.
Mission Arthritis India (MAI) is a registered Charitable Trust. It is a voluntary support group for patients of arthritis and rheumatism, established since 2000. Ideated by Sharayu Bhat this initiative is strongly supported by Dr Arvind Chopra, Deepa Mehta, Shivani Barve and many more.
Dr Chandrashekhara S, President IRA (Indian Rheumatology Association) will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest while Mrs Manisha Sanghavi, Chairperson, Sancheti Healthcare Academy is the Guest of Honour.The highlight of the program is Late P C Nahar Oration Award,CRD Vat Viruddha Yoddha Award, & Haribhau Rathiji Vat Viruddha Yoddha Award.Support group leaders of other autoimmune disorders like Lupus (Kerala), Ankylosing Spondylitis (Mumbai), Scleroderma (Delhi) and Sjogren Syndrome (Ahmedabad) would also participate.
Deepa Mehta, Chairperson Mission Arthritis India said this year is an important milestone for us as we celebrate the SILVER JUBILEE year. The platform is for seeking knowledge from renowned doctors about arthritis . The patient support group for arthritis provides emotional support , sense of belongingness , understanding others similar concerns in a non judgemental environment, share experiences, information and makes all understand that they are not alone . This helps in empowering the patients and help them take informed decisions.
Dr.Arvind Chopra Director and Chief Rheumatologist Center for Rheumatoid Diseases (CRD) said that if we want to create awareness about bone and joint at every level , we need people who can be a bridge between doctors and patients. And that was the reason we started this support group ‘ MAI’ . Awareness, Knowledge and empowerment are the main pillars of MAI.
Dr. Parag Sancheti, Chairman Sancheti Hospital said that chronic conditions over a long period of time may lead to emotional and mental imbalance. A holistic approach to the management of arthritis is the key. Apart from medication, physiotherapy, exercises, diet one should be occupied with work or hobby and get distracted from pain . Activate various mechanisms of help as soon as possible, this requires people and resources and patient support organisations like MAI play a very important role in this.
