IMA Tiruchi Chapter celebrates Doctors' Day
Dr. R. Shanthi, chapter president, was present. It was coordinated by its secretary Dr. Arun Seshachalam.
Dr. S. Maruthu Durai delivered the keynote address on 'Beyond Prescriptions: Doctors Transforming Communities and Society.'
Eleven distinguished doctors were conferred with the Dr. M.S. Ashraf Doctors' Day Awards – 2025, including K. Ashaq Hussain, K. Govindaraj, Lakshmi Kandasamy, M. Chandrasekaran, M. Prathiba, B. Senthilvelkumar, Senthilkumar Nallusamy, S. Sridharan, A. Thulasi, S. Xavier, and T.N. Rengarajan.
The Best Doctor in Rural Service Award-2025, sponsored by former district collector K. Rajamani, was conferred upon S. Savithri and S. Arutchelvan.
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