GCI and POSI Sign MOU to Advance Clubfoot Treatment

Global Clubfoot Initiative (GCI) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) to collaborate in support of the RunFree2030 strategy. This partnership aims to enhance access to high-quality clubfoot treatment for children across India and beyond, ensuring they can walk, play and run free. 

RunFree2030 is a global movement dedicated to scaling up access to clubfoot treatment worldwide. The strategy focuses on expanding geographical reach, raising the profile of clubfoot as a public health priority, enhancing the quality of treatment services, and integrating clubfoot care within existing health systems.  

POSI, established in 1994, is a leading academic body comprising professionals dedicated to paediatric orthopaedics. With a growing number of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, POSI has been instrumental in advancing education and research in the field, both nationally and internationally.  

The MOU formalises the mutual support between GCI and POSI, outlining their intention to collaborate on activities that align with their shared goals and the vision of RunFree2030. This agreement follows POSI's endorsement of RunFree2030 earlier this year, during which POSI's President, Dr. Alaric Aroojis, participated in the launch event and the recent collaboration between GCI, POSI and Clubfoot India Initiative to deliver clubfoot training in a step to scale up the number of trained providers and trainers in India. 

"We are delighted to partner with POSI in our mission to treat clubfoot worldwide," said Rosalind Owen. "This collaboration signifies a significant step towards ensuring that every child born with clubfoot has access to the care they need." 

Through this partnership, GCI and POSI aim to leverage their combined expertise and resources to implement effective clubfoot treatment programmes, conduct training and awareness initiatives, and advocate for the integration of clubfoot care into national health systems. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to the RunFree2030 vision and the advancement of clubfoot treatment worldwide. 

For more information about RunFree2030 and how to get involved, please visit www.runfree2030.com.