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Dhanbad, Nov 19: Dr Santvana Sharan from Ramgarh has been honoured with the prestigious FOGSI Sampoorna Shakti Award, a national recognition for her outstanding contribution to women’s healthcare.
First Doctor from Ramgarh to Receive FOGSI Sampoorna Shakti Award
The award was presented during the FOGSI Presidential Conference – STAR Sampoorna 2025, held at JW Marriott, Pune.
Dr Sharan, who serves as the convener of the IMA East Zone Mission Pink campaign, has earlier received several national awards under this initiative. She is now the first doctor from Ramgarh to receive the FOGSI Sampoorna Shakti Award, joining a select group of Jharkhand medical professionals who have earned this national honour.
Award Recognises Grassroots Work in Women’s Safety and Health
The National FOGSI Sampoorna Shakti Award is given to doctors working at the grassroots level, especially those handling sensitive cases such as sexual harassment, POCSO-related cases, and women’s health challenges with compassion, vigilance, and professional integrity.
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Frontline Role in Women’s Safety and Medico-Legal Support
As a frontline healthcare practitioner, Dr Santvana Sharan plays a significant role in women’s safety, reproductive health, and community awareness. She regularly receives first-hand information from women and adolescents, ensuring proper reporting, documentation, and protocol in medico-legal cases.
Her work in Mission Pink and her engagement with women’s health issues across Jharkhand highlight her leadership in public health advocacy.
Award Strengthens Her Commitment to Research and Clinical Excellence
“This prestigious recognition fuels my commitment to advancing research, enriching medical literature, and contributing to best clinical practice,” said Dr Santvana Sharan, expressing gratitude for the honour.
