On July 1, Rotary District 3234 hosted a grand felicitation ceremony at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, to celebrate National Doctors’ Day. The prestigious event honoured distinguished individuals and premier institutions for their exceptional contributions to medicine and healthcare.
Chief guest Ma. Subramanian, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, commended the medical fraternity’s invaluable service. Rotary Excellence Awards for Distinguished Doctors were presented to luminaries including Dr. H. V. Hande, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rela, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Dr. C. Palanivelu, Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, Dr. Vallalarpuram Sennimalai Natarajan, and Dr. K.R. Balakrishnan.
Leading institutions recognised with Institutions of Excellence Awards were Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital, and The Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital.
District Governor Aks. Rtn. Vinod Saraogi, under whose leadership the event was held, emphasised the vital role of a strong medical fraternity for national progress. He stated, “This event is not just a celebration — it is a resonating expression of gratitude from society to the medical community.”
