Global Clubfoot Conference

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Question: At which of the following places the Global Clubfoot Conference is being organised on 1st November, 2017?
(a) Jaipur
(b) New Delhi
(c) Vadodara
(d) Pune
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On November 1st, 2017, Global Clubfoot Conference is being organised in New Delhi.
  • The conference is being organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
  • The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the conference.
  • Clubfoot is a complex, Congenital anomaly of the foot also known as ‘congenital talipes equinovarus’ (CTEV) caused by the abnormal development of a baby’s bones, ligaments and muscles whilst in the womb.
  • It can cause permanent disability if not treated early.
  • This affects the child’s mobility and confidence. Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the child cannot fulfill his or her potential.
  • According to WHO, Every year, around 100,000 babies worldwide are born with a clubfoot.
  • Annually, 50,000 in India children born with clubfoot.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173126
http://www.who.int/surgery/challenges/esc_congenital_nomalies/en/