Book on CMC doctors released in Vellore
According to a press release, the book is titled 'Carry Your Candle…Go Light the World' and is authored by Usha Jesudasan and Dr. Sulochana. After witnessing poverty, disease and unemployment among the rural poor, Mr. Abraham committed his life to ensuring that the rural poor also have access to good health care. His vision brought community health to the forefront of Indian medical curriculum.
The book was released by Mammen Chandy, Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology and Clinical Pathology, Naruvi Hospitals. Nihal Thomas, Senior Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (CMC), introduced the book. M.J. Paul and Padma Paul introduced the authors. The Chaplain Rev Aruldhas and Vinod Abraham of CMC were also present, the release said.
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