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Small Wins, Big Hope: Stories From Our FOP Families This Week

This week brought reassuring news from families across India, reminding us that even small improvements matter. 💙 From the Families: These updates reflect the strength and resilience of FOP families, along with the power of informed care and timely support. To learn more, visit: https://foptrust.org/For international resources, visit: https://www.ifopa.org/

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Timely Interventions and Critical Follow-ups Mark a Busy Medical Week

This week saw several important consultations and flare-up management cases from families across India.The medical team at Amara Hospital, led by Dr Vrisha Madhuri, ensured that every case was attended with urgency and precision. 🩺 Major Consultations & Treatment Updates: This week reaffirmed how rapid communication between families, FOP Trust, and Amara Hospital ensures timely […]

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Expanding FOP Reach — From Global Guidance to Local Partnerships

This week, inspired by IFOPA’s global advocacy for early diagnosis, FOP Trust India strengthened its partnerships with several hospitals and pediatric specialists in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Official FOP Trust referral letters were submitted to: Each step ensures that when doctors see rare cases, they can connect instantly to FOP Trust and IFOPA’s learning resources […]

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From Bengaluru to Vellore – A Week of Coordination, Referrals and Community Action

From October 17 to 25, Selva Kumar Vellore led a busy week of field operations for FOP Trust India: Takeaway: Every referral letter and meeting creates one more path to early diagnosis.Selva’s efforts this week reflect FOP Trust’s core value—connection through consistent action. To learn more, visit: https://foptrust.org/For international resources, visit: https://www.ifopa.org/

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Building Bridges in Care: Selva’s Week of Coordination and Outreach

This week, Selva Kumar focused on backend coordination and field support. He reviewed consultation records, verified contact details of patients awaiting appointments, and updated the FOP database with the latest medical information. Selva also finalized documentation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lions Club of Vellore, which now carries the organization’s official seal. […]

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From Countryside to Clinics – Selva’s Outreach in Rural Tamil Nadu

Field officer Selva Kumar continued his rural outreach this October, traveling across Tamil Nadu to meet families, identify undiagnosed FOP cases, and connect them with expert medical care.His visits ensure that even patients in remote areas can access guidance from Amara Hospital and specialists like Dr. Vrisha Madhuri. Selva also worked closely with the Lions […]

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September Care in Action: Consultations and Treatment Progress

The third week of September showcased the importance of timely consultations and consistent reviews in FOP management. On September 22, Shraya Pokhrel from Nepal had his first online consultation at Amara Hospital with Dr. Vrisha Madhuri. Despite technical challenges, the session was completed successfully. Dr. Madhuri prescribed medication, explained the FOP protocol, and answered his […]

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September Progress: Partnerships, Awareness, and Database Strengthening

The final week of September highlighted both direct patient care and organizational growth for FOP Trust India. On the patient front, Sanskriti from Uttar Pradesh had a follow-up consultation after her flare-up. Encouragingly, her range of motion showed improvement, and she was prescribed another course of medication. Meanwhile, Geetika from Andhra Pradesh reported better recovery […]

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Partnerships, Planning, and Patient Care: A Week of Progress in September

The second week of September showed how much progress can be made when families, doctors, and partners come together for FOP care. From patient consultations to partnership discussions, every step reflected teamwork and commitment. Patient Consultations On September 8, Sanskriti Gupta had an online consultation at Amara Hospital after developing a new swelling in her […]

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