JAMMU / NEW DELHI, Sep 28: Dr Irfan Ahmad Lone, a physiotherapist from Jammu and Kashmir, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Young Achievers Award’ during the World Physiotherapy Asia-Pacific Regional Conference held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on September 26.
The international conference brought together healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss developments and achievements in physiotherapy and allied healthcare.
The Young Achievers Award recognised Dr Lone’s reported contributions to physiotherapy, clinical practice, leadership and public health. His work in patient rehabilitation and efforts to promote innovative approaches in healthcare were highlighted during the award ceremony.
Dr Lone currently serves as State Transplant Coordinator with the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), Jammu and Kashmir. In this role, he has been associated with efforts related to organ donation awareness, transplant coordination and strengthening public engagement with organ and tissue donation.
The event also saw participation from a delegation of physiotherapists from Jammu and Kashmir, who attended the conference and congratulated Dr Lone on the recognition. Those present included Dr Masrat Shafi PT, CEC (North), Dr Vishal Sharma PT, Dr Abhinav Gupta PT, Dr Arshid PT, Dr Deepika PT, Dr Sonia PT, Dr Gaurav Vaid PT, Dr Kulbhushan PT, Dr Purushotam PT, Dr Rachita Sharma PT, Dr Rakesh and Dr Jai Digra.
Speaking after receiving the award, Dr Lone expressed gratitude to his colleagues, mentors and patients, saying that the recognition reflected the collective efforts of those who had supported his professional journey. He acknowledged the role of patient recoveries in motivating his continued work in rehabilitation and healthcare.
Dr Lone also conveyed his appreciation to Dr Sanjiv K. Jha PT, Organising Chairman, and Dr Ruchi Varshney PT, Organising Secretary, for organising the conference and for the recognition.
The honour has been welcomed by members of Jammu and Kashmir’s physiotherapy and healthcare community, who described it as a notable recognition for the region’s professionals working in rehabilitation and allied healthcare.