Beauty meets medicine, Miss World 2025 contestants visit AIG Hospital in Hyderabad
Breaking away from its usual schedule of clinical conferences and academic sessions, the hospital welcomed the international guests around 11 a.m. The programme marked a moment in Telangana's efforts to highlight its growing reputation in medical tourism, ahead of the Miss World grand finale later this month.
The visit, unlike earlier tours that focused on the State's heritage and rural tourism, aimed to showcase the healthcare ecosystem of Hyderabad, the nerve centre of Telangana's medical tourism initiatives. The contestants were received by Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospitals, who led them on a tour of the facility.
The group explored several departments, including the hospital's advanced endoscopy suites, chemotherapy ward, research centre, paediatric unit, and skill labs, offering them a glimpse into the infrastructure and innovation powering healthcare in Hyderabad.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Reddy delivered a talk on gut health, highlighting that the human microbiome, the vast community of bacteria in the digestive system, is emerging as the new frontier in medicine. 'The gut is the new heart,' he said, explaining how the trillions of microbes in our bodies influence everything from metabolism and immunity to mental well-being.
Dr. Reddy underlined the importance of natural childbirth, extended breastfeeding, and a fiber-rich diet in shaping a healthy microbiome. Using almonds as an example, he explained, 'It's not the almond that boosts brain function — it's the gut bacteria that convert its tyrosine into dopamine and epinephrine. The food matters, but the bacteria that process it matter more.'
The interactive session resonated deeply with many of the visiting contestants.
Faith Bwalya, Miss World Zambia 2025, was impressed with the hospital's preventive approach. 'What struck me most is how this institution focuses on prevention. That's the mindset we need to take back home: medicine is not just about treating illness but preventing it,' she said.
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