Nagpur Obstetrics and Gynecological Society (NOGS) that mainly works for Gynaecologists or for the women facing several gynaecological issues. But, now it has come up with a unique initiative. The organisation will be helping youngsters, adolescents to resolve their issues mainly arises during that age, through tele consultation. NOGS under the leadership of Dr Vaidehi Marathe and Secretary Dr Rajasi Sengupta has decided not to remain limited to the ambit of NOGS but to take up public-oriented issues.

 

There are a few medical associations that go out and do something for the society. NOGS has always been at the forefront of social activities. During the lockdown period, NOGS had volunteered a social activity under which it had launched a helpline for needy and underprivileged women seeking medical help. And all members of NOGS actively involved to help the women through tele-consultation. “While dealing with our patients we come to know the problems being faced by young girls. So we have decided that something should be done for them, through NOGS. Accordingly, we chalked out a plan and now we will be launching helpline ‘YUVA’ on Republic Day this year,” informed Dr Vaidehi Marathe. Dr Rajasi Sengupta commented, “This helpline will serve to help our teenagers and youth get tele-consultation for a variety of issues ranging from medical help for gynaecological issues, psychological counseling, abuse, contraception, vaccination and such other.”

 

“Young girls who approach us face gynaecological problems mainly because of lack of proper guidance. In our homes there is a communication gap so when a girl faces any problem which may be related to her womanhood she doesn’t find anybody where she can discuss it comfortably. Here the role of YUVA comes. We can’t claim that we would be able to resolve every single issue but we will try to help them, counsel them so that they can be able to overcome it,” elaborated Dr Sengupta. NOGS hopes to serve the pillars of the society, youth. Teens and youth suffer from multiple issues but are confused and unaware as to whom to contact for correct information and treatment. This unique helpline will be helpful to gain access to quality medical help and will help resolve several crucial entities like substance abuse, contraception and depression.