By Neena Bhandari Sydney, 23.10.2024 (SciDev.Net): Every year, 24 October is observed as World Polio Day, while the whole month is designated to raising awareness of the disease. Polio or poliomyelitis is a highly infectious, crippling and sometimes even fatal disease, which mainly affects children under five, and can be prevented with a vaccine. In… Continue reading Polio survivors face biggest fight of their lives
Author: Neena Bhandari
Why Polio immunisation is a must
Neena Bhandari speaks to SBS Hindi: “Polio still poses a threat because of the nature of global travel, any under-vaccinated area could potentially be at risk even in countries like Australia where polio has long since been eradicated…..Polio is only a flight away because there is a pool of unvaccinated people in Australia.” Click here… Continue reading Why Polio immunisation is a must
Events
24 October 11:00am GMT: British Polio Fellowship’s Zoom Café on World Polio Day 21 November 11:00am GMT: British Polio Fellowship’s Zoom Café – Roger Whittaker and Stuart Maitland from Nottingham University in the UK discuss their research using Motor Unit MRI scans on polio survivors. 6th and 7th December: Sarthak Educational Trust’s 11th National Conference… Continue reading Events
Health Professionals
Please click on the drop down menu to find information on Rehabilitation Specialists, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Remedial Massage, Yoga, Orthosis (Callipers/braces) and Shoes and Modifications. It is a work in progress.
Resources
Please click on the drop down menu to find information on Research, Legislations and Immunisation. It is a work in progress.
Support Groups
The main advocates for those battling the new challenges of Post-Polio Syndrome or Late Effects of Polio in developed countries have been grassroots groups of polio survivors. Click on Support Groups and navigate the drop down menu: Post Polio Health International British Polio Fellowship Polio Australia. Polio Rehabilitation Initiative in Pakistan Centre for Post-Polio Rehabilitation… Continue reading Support Groups
Forum
If you are a polio survivor, a parent or family member of a polio survivor, or a health professional treating polio patients, and you have a story to tell; an experience to share; an incident to narrate; an opinion to voice, I would be keen to hear from you. Please do reach out to us… Continue reading Forum
Assistive Technology & Aids
A cure for polio is still a cherished dream. However, there is prevention, lighter and more effective callipers or braces, provision of self-propelled foldable and power-operated wheelchairs, electric scooters, ergonomical crutches, improved aids for use in the bathroom including grab rails and anti-slip mats, orthopaedic footwear, mobile ramps and accessible public places. If you are… Continue reading Assistive Technology & Aids
A life battle with Poliomyelitis
By Neena Bhandari It was a meek October morning in 1967, only a month away from my third birthday, I had worn my frilled frock and white laced shoes to go and receive the triple polio vaccine. As I sang and danced along the way, making it difficult for my maternal grandfather to keep pace,… Continue reading A life battle with Poliomyelitis
Why polio survivors may benefit from a lung function test
By Neena Bhandari Sydney, 14.03.2023 (Allergy and Respiratory Republic): Basic lung function tests could go a long way in preventing complications in polio survivors as they age. These patients often require specific respiratory assessment and recommendations for physiotherapy, orthotics and assistive technology to manage their condition, experts say.