BHU anaesthesiologist Dr Dubey felicitated at Bharat-Bhutan Friendship Summit
VARANASI: Dr
Rajeev
Kumar Dubey, Professor of Anaesthesiology at
Banaras Hindu University
, was conferred the prestigious Vishisht Chikitsa Seva Ratna Award during the South Asian Excellence Awards programme held as part of the 6th Bharat-Bhutan Friendship Summit in Thimphu on Sunday.
The award was presented by Daso Birendra Chimoria, Member of the National Assembly of Bhutan, and Tashi Tenzin, Officiating Director of the Tourism Council of Bhutan, in the presence of dignitaries from India and Bhutan.
Dr Dubey, a renowned physician, author, and social influencer, received the award in recognition of his distinguished services in the field of medicine, especially for his dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic and his contributions to public health and medical education.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr Dubey stated, 'This honour reflects the collective spirit of healthcare professionals and their commitment to humanity.'
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VARANASI: Dr Rajeev Kumar Dubey, Professor of Anaesthesiology at Banaras Hindu University , was conferred the prestigious Vishisht Chikitsa Seva Ratna Award during the South Asian Excellence Awards programme held as part of the 6th Bharat-Bhutan Friendship Summit in Thimphu on Sunday. The award was presented by Daso Birendra Chimoria, Member of the National Assembly of Bhutan, and Tashi Tenzin, Officiating Director of the Tourism Council of Bhutan, in the presence of dignitaries from India and Bhutan. Dr Dubey, a renowned physician, author, and social influencer, received the award in recognition of his distinguished services in the field of medicine, especially for his dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic and his contributions to public health and medical education. Expressing his gratitude, Dr Dubey stated, 'This honour reflects the collective spirit of healthcare professionals and their commitment to humanity.'
