Commemorative volume on S.S. Gubbi released
When medical professionals prioritise financial gain over a patient's well-being, the orthopedic surgeon S.S. Gubbi stands out of crowd for his relentless service and dedication to providing healthcare facilities to poor sections of the society, Minister for Small Scale Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur said.
He was speaking after inaugurating the function organised to release the commemorative volume on Dr. S.S. Gubbi on his 77th birth anniversary in Kalaburagi city on Sunday.
Mr. Darshanapur regretted that the medical profession had been so commercialised in recent times and urged young medical practitioners to emulate the example of Dr. Gubbi.
B.R. Patil, MLA, releasing the commemorative volume titled 'Hridayavanta' expressed that Dr. Gubbbi's five decades exemplary service towards poor patients' looks like an oasis in the healthcare sector; the legislator also lauded Dr. Gubbi for his contribution to the field of literature.
Dr. Gubbi's journey should inspire the young generation of doctors those who forget their commitment to follow the tenets of the Hippocratic oath, Mr. Patil added.
Dr. Siddaram Honakal, member of the Karnataka Sahitya Academy spoke about the commemorative volume.
Orthopedic surgeon S.B. Kamreddy presided over the function.
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