Rao Hospital, one of the city’s leading women and children’s healthcare providers, organized the 3rd Edition of Rao Hospital EndoMarch, a 5 km Walkathon as a part of its International Women’s Day and Endometriosis Awareness Month activities.
Held at the hospital premises in RS Puram, the walkathon was flagged off by the Chief Guest, K.K Nandhan , Inspector of Police, B2-Police station, R.S.Puram in the presence of Dr.Asha R.Rao Managing Director and Dr. Damodar R. Rao, Associate Director – Rao Hospital & CARE.
Vanathi Srinivasan, National President – Mahila Morcha, BJP and MLA, Coimbatore- South Constituency graced the event as the Guest of Honour. Over 750 participants, including healthcare professionals and members of the public from various walks of life participated in the walkathon.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Asha Rao, highlighted the importance of raising awareness about Endometriosis.
“Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition that affects millions of women worldwide, with nearly 1 in 10 women suffering from the condition. It impacts not only their physical health but also their daily lives, fertility, and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, many women continue to suffer for years before receiving a proper diagnosis,” she said.
“Through initiatives like EndoMarch, our aim is to raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and ensure women have access to specialized care. At Rao Hospital, through our dedicated FEM-I centre, we remain committed to providing advanced treatment and improving the quality of life for women affected by this condition,” she added.
The annual initiative continues to serve as an important platform to raise awareness about endometriosis and women’s health, while also marking the third year of the hospital’s dedicated Centre for Endometriosis – the Foundation for Endometriosis and Menstrual Disorders (FEM-I).
Over the past three years, FEM-I has successfully performed more than 150 surgeries under the expertise of Dr. Damodar Rao, Senior Consultant Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endometriosis Excision Specialist, bringing specialized care to women suffering from the condition and significantly improving their quality of life.
Vanathi Srinivasan, was felicitated during the program and addressed the gathering on the importance of women’s empowerment, health awareness, and the need for collective efforts to support women’s wellbeing. ARFC Leema Rose, AG District 3206, Rotary Aakruti Club of Coimbatore, was also felicitated in recognition of her dedicated service to the community and contributions to social welfare initiatives.
