Fighting Breast Cancer - New stamp from Israel Post

Date of Issue : 18September 2019

Fighting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Fighting the disease takes place on all fronts – from reducing the risk of contracting breast cancer to raising awareness of early diagnosis, improving treatment methods and supporting research, a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, proper weight and healthy diet, limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking and weight gain can reduce the risk of contracting breast cancer. 

New Stamps from India - Master Healers of Aayush

PM releases postage stamps honouring 

Master Healers of Aayush

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Image source - The Tribune

 Image Courtesy - Madhukar Jhingan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday,30th August 2019 released a series of commemorative postage stamps in the honour of 12 eminent scholars, practitioners and great master healers of Ayush Systems as he adressed an event of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry in New Delhi. The Ministry of AYUSH, a governmental body in India, aims at developing, educating and researching in the field of alternative medicine.

The modern AYUSH masters, in the honour of whom, the special stamps were released, include Dinshaw Mehta, Hakim Mohammad Abdul Aziz Lakhnawi, Swami Kuvalayananda, Hakim Mohammad Kabiruddin and Vaidya YadavJi TrikamJi Acharya among others.

Special Cover on World Rabies Day

28 September - World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on 28th September. It is the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine and laid the foundations of rabies prevention. It is a day to raise awareness about rabies and its prevention. 

-Suresh.R,Bengaluru

World Sepsis Day 2018

13 September - World Sepsis Day 2018

Sepsis is a life threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated patient's response to infection caused by bacteria or virus. Sepsis is one of the three leading causes of death globally ahead of cancer, diabetes, road traffic accidents and other medical conditions. Sepsis has to be emergently recognized and treated in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to prevent worsening of organ dysfunction and avoid deaths. World Sepsis Day is held on 13th September as an initiative by the Global Sepsis Alliance. Micro Labs in association with Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), Bangalore Chapter and Deccan Critical Care Educational Trust (DCCET) issued special postal cover to commemorate and create awareness of World Sepsis Day. 

Dignitaries on Stage: L to R  Dr. Shri T Sandananda Vice Chancellor Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences , Shri N.K Raja AVP Microlabs, Shri. Shivaji Kapade Sr.VP - HR Microlabs , Shri Col. Arvind Varma PMG - Bengaluru Region , Dr. Shri Jose Chacko HOD ICU Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield, Dr. Shri  Pradeep Rangappa Critical Care Specialist, Columbia Asia Hospital.

: Suresh R. - Bangalore

World Cancer Day

4 February - World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is  globally observed on 4th February  On World Cancer Day (4 February) WHO highlights that cancer no longer needs to be a death sentence, as the capacity exists to reduce its burden and improve the survival and quality of life of people living with the disease.

Detecting cancer early also greatly reduces cancer's financial impact: not only is the cost of treatment much less in cancer's early stages, but people can also continue to work and support their families if they can access effective treatment in time.

Cancer mortality can be reduced if cases are detected and treated early. There are 2 components of early detection:

Early diagnosis

When identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to effective treatment and can result in a greater probability of surviving, less morbidity, and less expensive treatment. Significant improvements can be made in the lives of cancer patients by detecting cancer early and avoiding delays in care.

Early diagnosis consists of 3 steps that must be integrated and provided in a timely manner:

• awareness and accessing care
• clinical evaluation, diagnosis and staging
• access to treatment.

Early diagnosis is relevant in all settings and the majority of cancers. In absence of early diagnosis, patients are diagnosed at late stages when curative treatment may no longer be an option. Programmes can be designed to reduce delays in, and barriers to, care, allowing patients to access treatment in a timely manner.

New Special Cover

National Cancer Awareness Day 

7 November 2017

National Cancer Awareness Day was observed across the country on 7th of November every year.

Photo: Dr. Linge Gowda, Director and Prof. Krishna Murthy of  Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bengaluru along with  Col. Arvind Varma, Post Master General and Mr. Sandesh Mahadevappa, Senior Superintendent of Post office and Dr.S.Shivaram CPM GPO, Bengaluru released the special cover.

Kidwai Cancer Institute is an Autonomous Institute of Karnataka with 650 bedded comprehensive cancer centre with latest state-of-art facilities treating poor patients since 1973. It is recognized as Regional Cancer Centre and identified as State Cancer Institute (SCI) by Government of India. lt is recognized as an advanced centre for cancer research and training by WHO, UICC, ICMR, DST, AERB etc.

The Institute provides free boarding and lodging for 1000 patients and their attenders daily in Dharmashala campus. Institute conducts numerous cancer screening and awareness programmes in all parts of Karnataka. It offers several super speciality, PG, UG and Nursing courses in the field of Oncology; around 350 students pursue their studies here.

The objective of the Programme is  Early Detection cures Cancer.Dr. Linge Gowda, Director gave a wonderful talk explaining that cancer is not contagious and encouraged everyone to visit the cancer hospital to interact and brighten up the days of patients especially children and do whatever help in any small way  and the  Prof. Krishna Murthy explained about preventable cancers like Lung Cancer,Cervical Cancer,Breast cancer, Liver cancer etc. 

- Suresh Rao, Bangalore

Autism - Living in their Own World

Date of Issue : 18 September 2017

Autism - Living in their Own World

Autism is a condition where a child (or an adult) experiences the world in a way that significantly differs compared to other people. The basic characteristics of persons with disabilities from the autism spectrum are difficulties in communication and interaction, tendency to repeat behavioural patterns, interests and activities, as well as sensory processing difficulties. Furthermore, one of the characteristics of disorders from the autism spectrum is its appearance in early childhood, up to the age of three. It is important to emphasize that this is a neuro-biological developmental disorder and, throughout the life of an affected individual, its clinical picture changes within the spectrum of the disorder that manifests itself differently among individuals and at various levels.

Parents or experts can notice the first signs of deviations from regular communication development as soon as the first year of a child’s life, that is, up to the age of 18 months. Indicators of suspicion of a developmental disorder include the following: the child does not make eye contact when someone speaks to him / her, does not wave “bye-bye“, does not consistently respond when his/her name is called – sometimes yes, and sometimes no, does not perform simple verbal orders (such as: “Give!”, “Come!”, Sit!” and similar), does not say the words “mom” and “dad” (with a meaning), when asked to show body parts (ear, eye, nose) he/she fails to do so, does not point towards objects with his/her index finger. Only monitoring and a comprehensive team processing can show whether it is just a suspicion or a disorder from the autism spectrum. The disorder may be alleviated and the clinical picture can be changed in the child participates in a suitable early intervention program in the family at the onset of the disorder.

Autism was first described in 1943 by Kanner, an American psychiatrist. His description of the basic clinical symptoms is valid even today. However, what has changed is the higher number of cases of autism throughout the world. This is why persons with autism require a greater social support and care

Autism: Living in Their Own World

Date of Issue : 18 September 2017

Croatia Post will issue a postage stamp on 18th September on Autism. Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.

Autism is a condition where a child (or an adult) experiences the world in a way that significantly differs compared to other people. The basic characteristics of persons with disabilities from the autism spectrum are difficulties in communication and interaction, tendency to repeat behavioural patterns, interests and activities, as well as sensory processing difficulties. Furthermore, one of the characteristics of disorders from the autism spectrum is its appearance in early childhood, up to the age of three. 

It is important to emphasize that this is a neurobiological developmental disorder and, throughout the life of an affected individual, its clinical picture changes within the spectrum of the disorder that manifests itself differently among individuals and at various levels. Parents or experts can notice the first signs of deviations from regular communication development as soon as the first year of a child’s life, that is, up to the age of 18 months. Indicators of suspicion of a developmental disorder include the following: the child does not make eye contact when someone speaks to him/her, does not wave “bye-bye“, does not consistently respond when his/her name is called – sometimes yes, and sometimes no, does not perform simple verbal orders (such as: “Give!”, “Come!”, Sit!” and similar), does not say the words “mom” and “dad” (with a meaning), when asked to show body parts (ear, eye, nose) he/she fails to do so, does not point towards objects with his/her index finger. Only monitoring and a comprehensive team processing can show whether it is just a suspicion or a disorder from the autism spectrum. 

The disorder may be alleviated and the clinical picture can be changed in the child participates in a suitable early intervention program in the family at the onset of the disorder. Autism was first described in 1943 by Kanner, an American psychiatrist. His description of the basic clinical symptoms is valid even today. However, what has changed is the higher number of cases of autism throughout the world. This is why persons with autism require a greater social support and care. 

21 June - International Day of Yoga

21 June - International Day of Yoga

Date of Issue : 21 June 2017

On 21 June 2017, UNPA will issue a new special event sheet to commemorate the International Day of Yoga.

The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word “yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

31 May - World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe. WNTD is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by the WHO, along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, and World AIDS Day.

An ashtray with a rose, Logo of the World No Tobacco Day of the WHO

New Stamp from India

All India Institute Medical Sciences

Date of Issue : 3 December 2016

India Post issued today a commemorative postage stamp on All India Institute of Medical Sciences. "All India Institute Medical Sciences". Delhi is a medical college and medical research public university based in New Delhi, India. The Institute was established in 1956 and operates autonomoustly under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Image Courtesy - Kasinath R, - Philately Promoters group

New Stamp from India

Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

Date of Issue : 23 September 2016

Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge) and Railways released the Commemorative Postage Stamp on Centenary of the Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi on September 23, 2016. 

Lady Hardinge Medical College is a for women located in New Delhi, India. Established in 1916, it became part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences,University of Delhi in 1950. The college is funded by the Government of India.

Source : Stamps of India

New Special Covers

A set of four personalised Rotary Stamps  & Special covers were released with cancellation on Diabetes Awareness, Paediatric  Heart Surgeries, R.I. Theme , R.I. President  on 26 June 2016 .

Collectors may contact  Rtn. Kevin  Colaco , who is a life member of the Rotary On Stamps International Fellowship :

email : kevincolaco007@gmail.com   Mobile No : 09821736181

My Stamps

 Press Clipping 

: Vipan Kumar Thakur, Chandigarh

New Special Covers

A set of four personalised Rotary Stamps  & Special covers were released with cancellation on Diabetes Awareness, Paediatric  Heart Surgeries, R.I. Theme , R.I. President  on 26 June 2016 .

Collectors may contact  Rtn. Kevin  Colaco , who is a life member of the Rotary On Stamps International Fellowship :

email : kevincolaco007@gmail.com   Mobile No : 09821736181

My Stamps

New Special Cover

INHS Jeevanti

Department of Posts, Maharshtra Postal Circle released a Special cover on 15th April 2016 on the momentous occasion of 50 Glorious Years of service to the nation - INHS Jeevanti - Indian Naval Hospital Ship in Patient Care at AP Dabolim

- Sreejesh Krishnan - Trivandrum email : sreejesh.nt@gmail.com

New pictorial cancellation from Germany

On June 2nd 2016, a new pictorial postmark  will be issued  in 83209 PRIEN. The postmark  features a Chamois(Rupicapra rupicapra), a Marmot (Marmota marmota) and two alpine flowers.

On June 26th, 2016  another new pictorial postmark will be issued in 53909 ZÜLPICH. The postmark features a Peregrin Falcon (Falco peregrinus) and a rock formation. 

Interested philatelists may please contact Mr.Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German

Philatelic Collector Group ArGe Zoologie. Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,90 Euro AIRMAIL, 3,40 Euro registered
AIRMAIL.

New Special Covers on Medical theme

PUNPEX 2016 - Chandigarh ; 8 February 2016

Fight the Bite

Flu is Curable..Do not Panic

No Mosquito ,  No Malaria !

: Vipan Kumar Thakur - Chandigarh email : secretarycpc2011@gmail.com