Honour for kin of doctors who lost lives to Covid-19
Chandigarh, July 1
The Rotary Club Chandigarh Central, in association with the IMA, today organised an event to felicitate doctors, who had put their lives at a risk during the pandemic, at the IMA House to mark National Doctor’s Day today.
The families of four doctors of the tricity, who lost their lives during the pandemic, were honored, along with 18 doctors of the Chandigarh Administration and five doctors from private hospitals.
“The Rotary Club decided to honour the doctors to encourage them during these challenging times. The club also thanked the families of doctors for supporting them on this journey,” stated a press release.
“Services rendered by nurses and other healthcare workers were also appreciated. Certificates of recognition were issued to 52 healthcare workers, though they were not present due to Covid regulations,” the release added.
Those honored included Dr Amandeep Kang, Director, Health Services (UT). — TNS
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