Governor Honours Eminent Doctors at Raj Bhavan

Quick Summary

• Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi felicitated eminent medical professionals during an event at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, on Sunday too commemorate Doctor’s Day.
• The event featured special addresses by notable doctors:

– Dr. V. Mohan, Diabetologist at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Center, spoke on “The Silent Epidemic of Our Times.”
– Dr. V.Chockalingam, Chief Cardiologist and former Director of the Institute of Cardiology at Madras Medical Collage, discussed “Preventing Heart Attacks-What Everyone Needs to Know.”
– Dr. Mohan Kameswaran, Senior Consultant and managing Director of Madras ENT Research Foundation, shared insights on lessons from Tamil poet Valluvar and awareness about sleep apnea as another silent epidemic.
– Dr. Palaniappan Manickam, Gastroenterologist, emphasized “Health Awareness in the Digital Age” and highlighted the role of social media in promoting healthy lifestyles for happiness.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The felicitation by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N Ravi underscores the recognition of contributions by leading medical professionals toward addressing prevalent public health challenges in India such as diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and lifestyle-related illnesses exacerbated by modernization and digital influence.

The focus topics presented at the event reflect a crucial shift towards preventive healthcare-both through medical expertise (“Preventing Heart Attacks”) and leveraging accessible platforms like social media for widespread health education (“Health Awareness in Digital Age”). This signals an emphasis not only on curative measures but systematic awareness-building among citizens about preventable conditions that have far-reaching implications for national well-being.

By bringing attention to these ‘silent epidemics,’ such events can catalyze discussions around aligning policy with community-focused interventions for healthier societal outcomes-a step forward amidst growing concerns over non-communicable diseases (NCDs) dominating India’s healthcare challenges.

Read more: Published July 13, 2025