Dr. R. Balamurugan, noted diabetologist and Joint Secretary of the Coimbatore branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), was conferred with the Best Public Service Medical Award by the Tamil Nadu State Branch of the IMA in recognition of his extensive service in diabetes awareness and care.
The award was presented during the Doctor’s Day Celebrations and State-Level Award Function held yesterday at the IMA Headquarters in Tambaram, Chennai. The event was presided over by Dr. Senguttuvan, State President of IMA Tamil Nadu. Dr. Rajamoorthy, Director of Rural Medical Services, attended as the chief guest and delivered a special address.
Dr. Karthik Prabhu, State Secretary, and Dr. Abul Hassan, Marasirithar, were also present during the felicitation.
Dr. Balamurugan, who serves as the Chairman of the IMA State Diabetes Awareness Committee, has conducted over 1,000 free diabetes awareness and screening camps in Coimbatore and neighbouring regions.