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Hans India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Services of Roots Health Foundation lauded
Vijayawada: Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha lauded the Roots Health Foundation for its exemplary service to the poor and cancer patients ove r the past 12 years, calling them an inspiration to many. Speaking at the 'Roots Health Service Awards – 2025' event, organised by the Foundation to commemorate Doctor's Day on Sunday at the PB Siddhartha College Auditorium in Moghalrajapuram, the Minister highlighted the extensive medical services provided by the Roots Health Foundation. She commended the Foundation for honoring 82 doctors who have rendered outstanding services in the medical profession over the last 12 years, calling it a positive development that would inspire them to participate more actively in social initiatives. 'I personally witnessed their invaluable services during the Vijayawada floods,' she stated. She noted that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has allocated Rs 20,000 crore in the budget, recognising the paramount importance of the healthcare sector. She reiterated the Chief Minister's resolve to transform the state into 'Arogya Andhra' (Healthy Andhra). Additionally, she mentioned the successful completion of the 'Koti Mokkalu Nate Karyakramam' aimed at making the state Haritha Andhra. She highlighted the 'Yoga Andhra-2025' initiative, which secured a Guinness World Record, as a testament to the government's commitment to public health. She called for similar medical service programs to be undertaken in the Rayalaseema region as well. Vijayawada East Constituency MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao also praised the Roots Health Foundation's unparalleled services in the medical field. He acknowledged the significance of recognising prominent medical professionals with health awards for their contributions to society. During the event, the Roots Health Foundation provided financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to Bhakta Singh, a 12-year-old boy suffering from cancer. The 'Roots Health Service Award-2025' was presented to distinguished doctors for their excellence in the medical profession. State NGO president A. Vidyasagar, Actor Suman, Roots Health Foundation chairman Dr Polavarapu Vijay Bhaskar, Dr Ramana Murthy, Dr Samaram, Dr N Murali Krishna, Siddhartha Medical College Principal AY Rao, Film Chamber Chairman Srinivasa Raju and others and medical students also participated.
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minister S Savitha lauds Roots Health in Vijayawada for dedicated service to poor
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for BC Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles S Savitha commended the Roots Health Foundation in Vijayawada for its dedicated service to the underprivileged and cancer patients over the past 12 years, describing it as an inspiration to society. Speaking at the Roots Health Service Awards-2025 held at PB Siddhartha College Auditorium, Moghalrajpuram, on Sunday to mark Doctors' Day, the Minister praised the Foundation's sustained efforts in providing quality medical services to a large number of people. She applauded the initiative of honouring 82 doctors who have rendered exceptional medical service during the past decade, calling the gesture a 'positive development' that would encourage further involvement in social service. The Minister recalled witnessing the Foundation's relief work during the Vijayawada floods. Highlighting the government's focus on healthcare, she noted that CM N Chandrababu Naidu has allocated Rs 20,000 crore in the state budget, reiterating his commitment to building an 'Aarogya Andhra' (Healthy Andhra).
