Health

Chennai, 21 February 2025: Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, India’s largest eye hospital chain with over 67 years of legacy and 223 hospitals globally, has roped in Sachin Tendulkar as its new brand ambassador. For the past 21 years, the hospital has been performing free eye surgeries on 100 patients annually under its ‘100 Centuries, 100…

Chennai, February 19, 2025: MGM Healthcare, a leading quaternary care hospital in Chennai, has performed Asia’s first-ever modified multi-visceral transplant (MMVT), a landmark in organ transplantation and oncological treatment, for a patient suffering from inoperable Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) arising from the appendix. The patient is recovering well under close supervision, highlighting the success of this pioneering procedure. PMP…

Chennai, January 20 2025 Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), a part of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Department of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynaecology), fully equipped to offer comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for women with pelvic floor disorders. Ms. Poornima Bhagyaraj, cine actor and…

Chennai, November 27, 2024: MGM Malar Adyar, a part of MGM Healthcare, today announced the successful completion of a total knee replacement surgery on Mr. Richard Towa, a 54-year-old international footballer from Cameroon and the current manager of Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo; he was also the former coach of Kerala FC. Mr. Richard…

Chennai, Nov. 2024 Sringeri Sharada Equitas Hospital launches radiation oncology services recently in the esteemed presence and blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sannidanam of Sringeri Sharada Peetham Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamigal. Dr. C. Palanivelu – Chairman, Gem Hospitals Group, Prof. Dr. G.K. Rath, Former Head, National Cancer Institute & BRA IRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi…

Chennai, October 09, 2024: Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry, a premier optometry college aegis Dr. Agarwals Group of Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre, conducted free eye examinations for over 400 children across 12 orphanages in Chennai, and donated eyeglasses to those in need. In addition, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital is making comprehensive eye check-ups free…

Chennai, September 2024: Kalpavriksha 2024, the 17th edition of the two-day postgraduate continuing medical education (CME) program for ophthalmology students, organised annually by Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital and Eye Research Centre, the research and educational wing of the hospital, commenced today, with the participation of about 30 renowned faculty and over 250 students from across the…

Chennai, August 2024 Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the launch of the “Parinamam” Support Group, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide holistic support for patients living with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a complex, slowly progressing neurodegenerative condition that presents both motor and non-motor symptoms, each requiring specialized care. Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: A…

Madurai, August 2024: In the wake of one of the worst natural calamities in the recent times, Wayanad experienced heavy rains and landslides claiming many lives. Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre (MMHRC) comes forward to donate ₹10 lakhs to Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund towards the devastating landslide in Wayanad.  Dr B Kannan, Medical Administrator, Meenakshi…

Chennai, 30 July 2024: SRM Global Hospitals will provide treatment for patients from Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries in various specialties in Chennai, following an MoU the hospital signed today with Global Doctors – Malaysia, part of the Global Doctors Alliance, which represents a growing network of affiliated medical centers in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Turkey…