Dr Rajiv Pradhan and Dr Shirish Kumthekar

About Me

Dr. Rajiv Pradhan
M.D. Path., D.N.B.
BSC Member, FPAI Solapur Branch
• He did his M.B.B.S. from Grant Medical College, Mumbai & Post graduation in Pathology from Tata Memorial Hospital & took specialised training in Australia (twice)
• Consulting Pathologist in Solapur since 1985
• Owns a modern Pathology laboratory
• Hon. Pathologist to –
Siddeshwar Cancer Hospital (Histopathologist) since last 37 yrs.
Solapur Municipal Corporation, for 35 yrs. (Retired)
Several Private Hospitals
• Honorary Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society & Red Cross Blood Centre, Solapur, Established Blood Component Separation facility in 1986 (first in Maharashtra outside Mumbai), Established a Thalassemia transfusion centre in 1987. Today 138 children are given free transfusions every two – three weeks (for the entire life of the children)
Established Haemophilia transfusion centre.
He has donated blood 132 times.
• Presented several academic papers in State and National conferences
• He has given more than 1500 social awareness lectures on Blood Donation, Blood Banking, AIDS, Cancer, Disaster Management, Environment, in Colleges, Schools, Factories & various organizations
• Rotarian since 1985
• He was District Governor in 97-98 (The then District 3130)
• He has been a National & International Trainer of Rotary International
• He has organized and coordinated 30 (out of total 47) multi-specialty surgical treatment projects in African countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. The team of doctors have performed more than one hundred and twenty thousand (1.2 lac) free surgeries in the projects. The monetization value of all the projects together would be more than rupees 200 crores ($ 40 million).
• Similar large medical projects were organized in Udhampur (J & K), Latur and Jalna districts & in eight revenue districts of North and South Kashmir (A record 8000 surgeries performed in three projects)
• Represented R.I. President in four district conferences including once in Germany.
• Member, Rotary’s India National Polio Plus Committee since 17 yrs. He is in charge of Rotary’s Polio & routine immunization related activities in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan & Goa States. Has worked for Polio Surveillance with WHO in UP & West Bengal. Currently on Ad Hoc Polio Operational Committee
• Covid Vaccination coordinator for Zone 7 (Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana, South & Central Maharashtra)
• Was a member of ‘Reach Out to Africa’ Committee & WCS Committee of Rotary International
• Was a member of Rotary Foundation India Committee, for 6 yrs as a TRF Alumni Co-ordinator and program advisor.
• Was a Trainer in Governors Elect Learning Seminars (GELS) – 8 times
• RLI Trainer
• He has been an invited speaker in Rotary Forums in India & abroad
Others:
• Author of a book – ‘Faceless’
• Member, of TRF Cadre of Technical Advisers
• Member Managing Committee of a 500 bedded multispecialty hospital in Solapur
• Member, Advisory Board, Seva Sadan Girls’ School, Solapur
• Executive Committee Member, Family Planning Association, Solapur
• Chairman, Ethical Committee, Deen Dayal Upadhye Dental College, Solapur
• President, Solapur District Table Tennis Association
• Retd. Honorary Prof. of Pathology, Homeopathy Medical College
• Was a member of Rotary’s team which rebuilt an entire village in Latur earthquake area – Rotary Village Salegaon
• He established a burn treatment centre in Medical College Solapur, in 1996
• Was a member, Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC), Solapur Division
Awards
• Meritorious Service Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World
• International Service Award for Polio Plus
• Service Above Self Award
• Father Late Dr. Madhukar Pradhan was also a Past District Governor (R.I. Dist. 317) in 73-74
• Late PDG Dr. Madhukar Pradhan & Rajiv’s spouse Dr. Uma Pradhan are also awarded ‘Service Above Self’ Award. (a very rare example in the entire Rotary world, of three ‘Service Above Self’ awardees in one family)

Dr. Shirish Nilkanth Kumthekar,
M.S. (General Surgery),
External Expert, FPAI Solapur Branch

I am well-known senior oncologist based in Solapur. I completed my M.S. in General Surgery in 1982, securing the first rank in the university with distinction. I am the founder and director of Kumthekar General Hospital & Cancer Research Center, located in Jule Solapur. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in the field of surgical oncology through my work with the Rotating Oncology Residency Program at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, the Surgical Oncology Department of Shri Siddheshwar Cancer Hospital & Research Center, and as a specialist surgeon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I have also served at NM Wadia Hospital, Pune.
In addition to my medical career, I have held several leadership positions in various organizations, including Trustee of N.M.Wadia Charitable Hospital, Solapur, Past President of the Solapur Surgical Society, Past Vice President of FPA India – Solapur Branch, and Past Chairman of Kavita Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. I have also served as Treasurer of the Bhartiya Sanvidhan Sanrakshan Samiti, a Member of the Academic Council of Solapur University, and Honorary Surgeon of the Solapur Cancer Society. I am currently a Managing Committee Member of the Indian Red Cross Society and Smt. Gopabai Damani Blood Center, as well as a Charter Member of the Lions Club of Solapur Central.
I have been actively involved in health education and public awareness through articles published in leading newspapers on topics such as environmental pollution, tree plantation, organ transplantation, oral and dental health, common cancers, and health care services. I have conducted numerous cancer detection and general health camps, and participated in various radio and television programs focusing on the effects of tobacco, leptospirosis, and women's cancers.

Appeal

Cervical cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women aged 15 to 44 years in India. More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the HPV), which can be prevented!

FPA India, a national voluntary organization dedicated to promoting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all individuals, launched the campaign 'Race to Erase Cervical Cancer' in association with the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024 in September 2023.

Interventions to prevent cervical cancer are an integral part of the comprehensive rights package for sexual and reproductive health we offer.

Our campaign aims to raise awareness and resources for stepping up the fight against cervical cancer.

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