03-05-2025
NRI praises care given by MGMGH team to elderly parents
Ramachandran Saravanan, a non-resident Indian (NRI) solicitor in London, UK, has expressed his appreciation of the care given to his Tiruchi-based parents by the medical team at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), in a letter addressed to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Mr. Saravanan's father, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Labour with the Government of Tamil Nadu, and mother, aged 85, are senior citizens living alone in Tiruchi. Mr. Saravanan, who shifted to the UK in 2010, had been monitoring his parents' health through regular video calls.
He sought assistance from the local authorities in April when he noticed that his mother seemed to be ailing. 'In response to my concerns, the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital, including Dean Dr. S. Kumaravel, [medical superintendent] Udhaya Aruna and [deputy superintendent] Arun Raj conducted a comprehensive medical assessment for both my parents and initiated a master check-up. My mother, who was suffering from an infected tooth, received prompt and effective treatment,' he wrote in his letter, shared with The Hindu, on Saturday.
On April 7, Mr. Saravanan alerted the authorities again fearing she had suffered a stroke. The MGMGH team diagnosed facial palsy and admitted her to the intermediate care unit (IMCU) for further observation and care. 'Despite initially being unable to speak, swallow, or drink, she made a remarkable recovery ,' said Mr. Saravanan.
'I cannot emphasise enough how deeply grateful I am for the dedicated care my parents received from the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital. Their professionalism, expertise, and compassion are truly commendable,' he wrote.
