'Treatment in Govt. hospitals not inferior'

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, SEPT. 30. Government doctors should work towards removing the misconception among the public that care and treatment at the Government Hospitals were inferior to that available in private sector, the Electricity Minister, Mr. D. Jayakumar, said today.

Addressing a meeting to mark the World Heart Day, organised by the Chennai Chapter of the Cardiological Society, he said public awareness of heart diseases was high.

Commending a visual programme screened by Dr. V. Chockalingam on heart disease and its preventive aspects, the Minister said the Directorate of Medical Education could make use of Dr. Chockalingam and his team for highlighting the preventive aspects of the disease.

Cardiologists at the meeting suggested the need for change in lifestyle among the younger generation to reduce stress, as it was the major contributor for the heart ailments.

They said that despite advancement in cardiac care, prevention through proper food habits and exercises was a better way for a disease-free healthy life.

The Director of Medical Education, Dr. P. Raja Sambandam, the Dean, Madras Medical College, Dr. M. Muniratinam, the Society president, Prof. V. Vaidyanathan and the secretary, Dr. A. Balaguru, were among those who participated.

Earlier, film actor, Arjun, flagged off a rally from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute at Porur to Poonamallee.

Over 100 doctors and students carrying placards and banners propagating the message of preventive aspects of heart diseases took part in the rally.

A free cardiac screening camp was held at the College and 937 patients were screened by the faculty, led by Dr. S. Thanikachalam, College Dean.

Mr. V.R. Venkatachalam, SRMC Chancellor and Ms. Radha Venkatachalam, Registrar, attended the programme.

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