Guv presents medical excellence awards
The ceremony was held at Samskruthi, Raj Bhavan Community Hall, Hyderabad. In his address, the Governor paid glowing tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr B.C. Roy, underlining the legacy of compassionate and ethical healthcare he championed.
The Governor lauded the Indian Red Cross Society for its wide-ranging health outreach, including mobile medical units and blood donation campaigns.
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