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| Formation | 2003 |
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| Founder | Dr. Abhishek Shukla |
| Founded at | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Legal status | Registered Charity, Hospice, Geriatric Hospital |
| Purpose | Humanitarian, Geriatric |
| Website | hospiceindia |
Aastha Hospice & Geriatric Care Centre is an Indian charitable organization and research institute registered under section 80G & 12 A of the Income Tax Act 1961. The organization was founded for care and cure for senior citizens.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice was established in 2003 by Dr. Abhishek Shukla, MAAFP USA, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, secretary-general of the Association of International Doctors and a nominated member to the state council for senior citizens. Dr. Shukla has also been honored with a gratitude letter from Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work on behalf of his organization.[4] It provides care for the elderly in India who are fragile, terminally ill, or suffering from illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, psychiatric ailments, cancer, and various old age difficulties, including care of bedridden & elders with permanent disabilities.[5][6][7]
Awards and honors[edit]
- In July 2023, The organization was honored for promoting body donation by King George's Medical University, Lucknow.[8]
- National Award "Vayoshreshtha Samman" in 2016 by President of India late Sri Pranab Mukherjee.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "In Lucknow, ex-IIT professor's long wait for family's nod for urgent brain operation". The Times of India. 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Moment of pride: Families of body donors felicitated at KGMU". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2023.
- ^ "HFPVS donated to Aastha Centre". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "U.P. logs 409 new Covid cases". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice, leaving an impact to the society". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Royal College of Physicians' fellowship for Lucknow doctor". The Times of India. 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Dr Shukla in state council for sr citizens". The Times of India. 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Aastha honoured for promoting body donation". The Times of India. 26 July 2023.
- ^ "President Presents 'Vayoshreshtha Samman' to Older Persons & Institutions on International Day of Older Persons". pib.gov.in.