The Meenakshi Mission Hospital in Madurai, has initiated a state-wide campaign, ‘Aram Seidhu Pazhagu’. This campaign aims to highlight the importance of differentiating between the rich and poor, as well as urbanites and rural people, in terms of access to healthcare and the quality of treatment. As part of the initiative, the hospital has extended its programmes to Chennai, for free treatment to children with cancer or those born with cleft lips and palates.
“The campaign inspires the medical fraternity to not just provide service in good faith, but to also do so to spread the message of selfless service to the public at large,” remarked Dr Gurushankar at an event that took place in the city.
On the occasion, five videos showcasing real-life stories of patients who have been treated over the years through charity programmes of the Meenakshi Mission Hospital — including hospice care, free cancer treatment for children, telemedicine and free cleft lip and palate surgery — were launched by actor Vijay Sethupathi and actress Trisha.
Other film personalities including Kalaipuli Thaanu, Seenu Ramaswamy and Kathiresan were also present. Sudha Kongara of Irudhi Suttru fame has directed these shorts. Janani, a young girl, who could not speak till the age of four, enthralled the select gathering by singing a Vijay Sethupathi number. Dr Gurushankar, who could bring out her voice after a surgery for her cleft lip
and palate at his hospital, was applauded for the same.
The speakers present at the occasion praised the services rendered by Dr Gurushankar and his team, even as they admitted that they were moved to tears while watching the real-life stories of these patients.
