Udaan Foundation was founded in 2007 by Dr. (Prof.) Amit Varma who felt the need to create awareness of diabetes amongst clinicians and other healthcare professionals, caregivers, public and the patients. Prolonged, sustained efforts and efficient teamwork may be the only tool to effectively counter the epidemic of diabetes. UDAAN is committed through its activities such as medical welfare programs for medically under-served section of the society, scholarship programs for the outstanding medical graduates and postgraduates, social welfare programs for the vulnerable members of the society and to drive academic research in the field of medicine.
Udaan is a registered organization (Registration number 236/2006/2007/22865D/1155) dedicated to the healthcare in India. We are committed, at the first step, towards providing healthcare, especially diabetes care to the rural India and to our elders in the urban India. The members of the organization are from all walks of life; they are doctors, psychologists, engineers, social workers who are dedicated to the cause. We aim to provide healthcare at every doorstep free of cost, create awareness in the masses and provide health education to the medical and paramedical personnel.
Since its inception in 2007, the foundation has effectively catered to the needs of Diabetics in the region. It has organized various Medical conferences, workshops, academic sessions for the paramedics, General and Diabetes camps, provided free medicines for the cause besides following them up. This zest has been triggered by the rising global prevalence of the disease in the last 2-3 decades and the rising economic burden in both developing and the developed world. The journey of a thousand miles begin with one step.
The aims and objectives of the society are as follows-
- To provide Diabetes health care at every door step in the community.
- To create an awareness in the community and the society regarding the disease, its prevention and management.
- To educate the paramedical staff and other health personnel regarding diabetes care.
- To generate resources within the community to efficiently manage the disease.
- To provide healthcare to the remotest area and to the most needy
- To provide health care to both the rural and urban areas of the community
