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After 11 Years of Severe Hip Pain, 41-Year-Old Man from Mauritius Avoids Hip Replacement Through Cell-Based Therapy

Navi Mumbai, Jan 23: A 41-year-old man from Mauritius, who had been living with debilitating hip pain for over 11 years due to advanced Avascular Necrosis (AVN), has successfully avoided hip replacement surgery after undergoing cell-based regenerative therapy at StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, Navi Mumbai. Treated under the care of Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher and Founder of StemRx, the patient has experienced significant pain relief, improved mobility, and a renewed quality of life.

Mr. Kavraj Singh Bohani had been suffering from persistent pain, stiffness, and severely restricted movement for more than a decade. Over the last three to four years, his condition worsened considerably, affecting his ability to walk, sleep, work, and perform everyday activities. Multiple medical consultations in Mauritius recommended hip replacement surgery as the only viable option. Long-term use of pain medication offered only temporary relief and began impacting his mental and emotional well-being.

In search of a non-surgical, root-cause-focused solution, Mr. Bohani learned about StemRx through the Medi Check Clinic in Mauritius and decided to travel to India for treatment.

At StemRx Hospital, a comprehensive evaluation confirmed advanced AVN of the hip, a condition caused by reduced blood supply to the bone, leading to bone damage and joint degeneration. Based on the assessment, the medical team designed a personalised regenerative medicine protocol aimed at restoring blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating natural bone healing.

Even before the primary therapy commenced, the patient showed improvement through supportive care and physiotherapy. He subsequently underwent stem cell-based regenerative therapy, supported by a multidisciplinary treatment approach that included targeted cell therapy, physiotherapy, quantum energy medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation). The integrated strategy focused on slowing or halting disease progression, relieving pain, improving joint function, and avoiding joint replacement surgery.

Commenting on the case, Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder, StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, said,

“Avascular necrosis develops when the blood supply to the bone is compromised, leading to progressive damage and severe pain. In many cases, joint replacement is advised as the final option. Our approach focuses on addressing the disease at the cellular level—by improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating bone regeneration. In Mr. Bohani’s case, a customised stem cell therapy protocol helped support recovery of the hip joint and significantly improve his quality of life.”

He added,

“What stood out in this case was the patient’s determination and trust in the treatment process. With consistent therapy and rehabilitation, we observed meaningful improvements in pain levels, mobility, and overall function. This case highlights how regenerative medicine can offer hope to patients who believe surgery is their only option.”

Sharing his experience, Mr. Kavraj Singh Bohani said,

“For years, pain controlled every part of my life. I couldn’t work properly, sleep peacefully, or even step out without discomfort. Doctors told me surgery was the only way forward. Coming to StemRx changed everything. Today, I am almost pain-free and no longer dependent on medicines. I finally feel hopeful again.”

He further added,

“Dr. Mahajan gave me confidence from day one. His calm approach and clear explanations made me feel safe throughout the treatment. Before opting for a hip replacement, I would strongly encourage anyone suffering from AVN to explore regenerative therapy. It truly gave me my life back.”

This case underscores the potential of cell-based regenerative medicine in offering effective, non-surgical treatment options for chronic and debilitating conditions such as Avascular Necrosis—helping patients restore mobility, dignity, and long-term quality of life.

Fortis Escorts Okhla Doctors Remove 10.4 kg Abdominal Tumour from 80-Year-Old Woman

10.4 kgs Abdominal Tumour measuring 50 cms Successfully Removed from 80-year-old Woman at Fortis Escorts Okhla

New Delhi,  Jan 20: Doctors at Fortis Escorts Okhla, New Delhi, have accomplished a remarkable surgical feat: a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Archit Pandit, Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts Okhla alongside Dr Vineet Goel ,Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts Okhla, Dr Kushal Bairoliya, Consultant – Surgical Oncology & GI Surgery, Fortis Escorts Okhla and Dr Manju, Senior Consultant, Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Fortis Escorts Okhla, successfully removed an exceptionally large abdominal tumour from an 80-year-old woman. The tumour – a diagnosis of Liposarcoma, is a rare cancer originating in fatty tissues –  had grown aggressively, invading deeply into the patient’s abdomen. It compressed critical structures including the kidneys, colon, urinary bladder and uterus. Despite the patient’s advanced age, multiple co-morbidities and the extreme complexity of the surgery, the team carried out the resection successfully. The patient was discharged in stable condition just 12 days post the surgery, an outcome that highlights both the surgical team’s skill and the strength of the hospital’s multidisciplinary cancer-care programme.

The elderly lady was presented to Fortis Escorts Okhla, with significant abdominal distension – her abdomen had swollen so significantly that it resembled a pregnant pouch. Despite having sustained bloating and abdominal discomfort for over two years, she had been treated at other hospitals merely with anti-gas medications, and no advanced diagnostic imaging had been performed. On evaluation at Fortis Escorts Okhla, imaging revealed a massive tumour in her abdominal cavity. The mass was diagnosed as a Liposarcoma –  a rare malignant tumour of fatty tissue. The surgery required meticulous planning and cross‐specialty coordination. During the surgery, the doctors painstakingly separated the tumour from adjacent organs, preserving the functional integrity of compressed kidneys and intestines, despite the extreme size and complexity of the mass. While the largest liposarcoma reported in literature weighed ~45 kgs, tumors above 10 kgs are exceedingly rare, with very few such resections published in India and globally.

Giving details of the case, Dr. Archit Pandit, Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, said,

“Operating on a patient in such a fragile condition was extremely challenging. The true complexity lies not only in removing the tumour but in ensuring functional recovery with dependable reconstruction. Given the tumour’s size, its proximity to vital organs and the risk of severe intra-operative bleeding, this surgery required extensive planning and precise execution. Such cases test the limits of surgical oncology and are only possible through a coordinated, multi-disciplinary effort. Our priority was not just to remove the tumor but also to preserve the patient’s quality of life, which we were able to achieve successfully.”

Dr Vikram Aggarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Okhla Road, New Delhi said,

“Globally, liposarcomas of this magnitude are extremely rare, with only a handful of cases exceeding 10 kgs documented in the medical literature. Fortis Escorts’ successful resection of a 10.4 kg tumour underscores the hospital’s expertise, advanced infrastructure, and commitment to delivering world-class oncological care for even the most complex cases.

Butterfly Dental Solutions Redefines Dental Distribution with Tech-Enabled Hy-Commerce™ Model

Butterfly Dental Solutions (BDS) is transforming India’s dental distribution landscape with its tech-enabled Hy-Commerce™ marketplace, seamlessly combining digital speed with trusted human distribution. Designed to address the evolving needs of the dental ecosystem, BDS brings dentists, manufacturers, and local associates together on a single, integrated platform built on transparency, trust, and compliance.

Positioned as a full-service dental Hy-Commerce™ marketplace, BDS blends the efficiency of e-commerce with the reliability of human-led engagement, ensuring that technology enhances, rather than replaces, long-standing professional relationships. The platform enables dentists and clinics to place seamless online orders while continuing to benefit from expert human interaction that ensures product authenticity, regulatory adherence, and consistent service quality.

For dental professionals, this hybrid approach delivers the convenience of digital ordering without compromising on confidence and personal support. By maintaining a strong human interface where it matters most, BDS ensures reliability, accountability, and continuity, key pillars in clinical decision-making.

Manufacturers benefit from a scalable, compliance-led go-to-market model that offers structured market access, improved visibility into demand, and reduced dependence on fragmented distribution channels. Through its technology backbone, BDS enables manufacturers to engage with the market in a more organised, transparent, and standards-driven manner.

Strengthening its global alignment, Butterfly Dental Solutions is also an official partner of Henry Schein, the world’s largest dental products and Solutions Company. This partnership reinforces BDS’s commitment to international benchmarks in quality, compliance, and ethical business practices.

BDS further empowers its associate network through an asset-light micro-entrepreneurship model. Franchise partners are supported with technology, structured training, centralised systems, and strong manufacturer relationships, enabling them to build sustainable local businesses with lower risk and long-term growth potential.

At the core of Butterfly Dental Solutions’ Hy-Commerce™ approach are five defining principles:
• Speed enabled by technology
• Transparency in pricing and processes
• Compliance by design
• Human expertise where it truly matters
• Scalable growth for every stakeholder

With its future-ready vision, Butterfly Dental Solutions is building a next-generation dental distribution ecosystem, one that prioritises trust, performance, and long-term value creation, while staying true to its promise of digital efficiency powered by human reliability.
Commenting on the initiative,

Mr. Rakesh Julka, Co-Founder, Butterfly Dental Solutions said, “The Company is focused on building a structured, transparent, and compliance-driven operating framework that simplifies procurement for dental clinics while addressing systemic inefficiencies.”

Mr. Murugan Pillai, Co-Founder, Butterfly Dental Solutions, added, “Combining technology with strong on-ground execution, Butterfly Dental Solutions is creating a scalable and future-ready dental supply chain that allows professionals to focus on patient care.”

Born With a Rare Heart Defect, Treated with Life-Saving Modern Surgery at BM Birla Heart Hospital

When a 32-year-old woman from Kolkata began experiencing worsening breathlessness and frequent palpitations over the past two years, she did not suspect a rare congenital heart condition affecting fewer than one per cent of patients worldwide. Despite undergoing a hole-in-the-heart closure in 2022, her symptoms persisted, prompting her to seek specialised care at BM Birla Heart Hospital.

A detailed cardiac evaluation revealed Ebstein anomaly, a complex congenital disorder marked by severe leakage of the tricuspid valve and enlargement of the right side of the heart. Given her young age and progressively limiting symptoms, surgical intervention became essential—not only to address the condition, but also to preserve long-term quality of life.

The cardiac surgery team, led by Dr. Amanul Haque, Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, opted for the advanced Cone Repair procedure, a highly specialised technique that reconstructs the patient’s own tricuspid valve rather than replacing it with an artificial prosthesis. During the surgery, the abnormally positioned valve leaflets were carefully mobilised, reshaped into a cone-like structure, and reattached to the true valve annulus—restoring near-normal valve anatomy and function.

This approach successfully corrected the severe valve leakage while preserving the patient’s natural tissue, significantly lowering the risk of future reoperations and eliminating long-term complications often associated with artificial heart valves.

“The Cone Repair allows us to restore the valve almost anatomically while maintaining long-term durability, as the patient’s own valve tissue continues to function naturally over time. For young patients, this makes a critical difference to long-term outcomes,” said Dr. Haque.

Post-surgery, the patient has shown marked improvement in heart function, with a significant reduction in breathlessness and improved exercise tolerance. She is now recovering well and looks forward to resuming an active, unrestricted lifestyle.

This case highlights how advanced surgical expertise, combined with patient-centric clinical decision-making, can deliver transformative outcomes even in rare and complex congenital heart conditions reinforcing BM Birla Heart Hospital’s commitment to world-class cardiac care with a strong human touch.

Peerless Hospital enhances clinical exposure programme to prepare future-ready medical professionals

Guwahati, Jan 15: Peerless Hospital Guwahati, the city’s leading super-speciality hospital, has reinforced its Academic–Clinical Partnership with The Assam Royal Global University, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. With the region facing an urgent shortage of trained healthcare professionals and an increasing need for industry-integrated education, the collaboration has already begun generating impact.

Since the MoU, Peerless Hospital has facilitated multiple clinical exposure sessions, specialist-led lectures and structured industry experiences for students of the Royal School of Medical & Allied Sciences (RSMAS). These initiatives have provided students with hands-on learning in a real hospital environment, ensuring that medical education remains aligned with contemporary healthcare challenges.

Under the partnership, RSMAS students will continue to receive opportunities across clinical training, internships, research, and academic exchange—bridging classroom learning with real-world medical practice in Eastern India.

The MoU was signed by Dr Gautam Kr Das, CEO, Peerless Hospital Guwahati; Dr Pranab Barua, Medical Superintendent & Director, Emergency Department, Peerless Hospital Guwahati; Dr Diganta Munshi, Registrar (Administration), The Assam Royal Global University; and Dr Abhijit Dutta, Dean, RSMAS, The Assam Royal Global University.

“We are witnessing a transformative period in healthcare, where the demand for highly skilled professionals far exceeds supply—especially in northeastern India,” said Dr Gautam Kr Das, CEO, Peerless Hospital Guwahati. “This partnership is helping address that gap meaningfully. By ensuring structured, specialised clinical exposure for students, we are preparing a workforce that is confident, competent, and ready for the future.”

He added that Peerless Hospital is committed to driving knowledge exchange beyond its own infrastructure.

“The need for industry-integrated medical education has never been higher. Our teams have already conducted several sessions at the university, and we remain open to partnering with more institutions that share our vision for skill development and healthcare capacity building in the Northeast.”

Since its inauguration in July, Peerless Hospital Guwahati has undertaken several community initiatives, including speciality OPDs, health camps, preventive screening drives, and neighbourhood wellness programmes. These efforts, along with the hospital’s academic collaborations, reflect its broader mission to improve healthcare quality, awareness, and accessibility across the region.

ShardaCare Healthcity and GIFT Host Thalassaemia Awareness Program with Free HLA Testing Camp

ShardaCare Healthcity in Collaboration with GIFT Hosts Thalassaemia Awareness Program with a Free HLA Testing Camp: Giving Children a Chance at Cure

Greater Noida, Jan 13:  ShardaCare Healthcity, a leading super-speciality hospital in Greater Noida, renowned for its advanced clinical capabilities and patient-centric approach, is organising a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Awareness Program and Free Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Testing Camp in collaboration with the Globally Integrated Foundation for Thalassaemia (GIFT). The camp will be led by Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Senior Specialist in Blood Disorders and Bone Marrow Transplantation. The awareness session will educate families about thalassaemia, available treatment options, such as bone marrow transplant, and the importance of early intervention. The free HLA testing camp will aim to identify suitable sibling donors – an essential factor for successful transplantation.

Thalassaemia is a serious paediatric blood disorder with far-reaching health implications. As a genetic condition, it often requires affected children to undergo lifelong, regular blood transfusions, placing a significant physical, emotional, and financial burden on families. India carries a substantial share of the global thalassaemia burden, with an estimated 10,000–15,000 children born with thalassaemia major every year. Despite this, limited awareness, delayed diagnosis, and restricted access to advanced treatments – such as Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)- continue to pose major challenges. Encouragingly, medical advancements like BMT offer a curative option, holding the potential to free children from lifelong transfusions and dramatically improve their quality of life.

Dr Kousar Shah, Group CEO, Shardacare Healthcity, said,

“At ShardaCare Healthcity, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between advanced Healthcare and the people who need it most. Thalassaemia is a daunting challenge for any family, but with the right clinical expertise and timely intervention, it is a challenge that we can overcome. By hosting this HLA testing camp, we are not just providing a diagnostic service; we are providing a pathway to cure. We remain steadfast in our commitment to making high-end super-speciality treatments like Bone Marrow Transplants accessible and affordable, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to lead a life free from the burden of chronic illness.”

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Senior Specialist in Blood Disorders and Bone Marrow Transplantation, said,

“Blood disorders such as thalassaemia is not just a complex medical condition – they place an immense emotional and financial strain on families. While Bone Marrow Transplant offers a life-changing and potentially curative solution, many children continue to remain undiagnosed or untreated due to limited awareness and access to resources. Through timely diagnosis, increased awareness, and improved access to care, we can give these children a real chance at a healthier and brighter future”.

Adding to this, Madan Chawla, Founder, GIFT, said,

“The very first and most critical step towards a bone marrow transplant is HLA testing. Unfortunately, this test is expensive and out of reach for many families. Without HLA testing, a transplant is simply not possible. Through this camp, our aim is to remove this barrier and offer free HLA testing to economically weaker families, enabling them to take the first step towards a cure.”

This initiative marks a significant step towards reducing the treatment gap for thalassaemia patients and reinforcing the commitment of GIFT and Sharda Care Health City towards inclusive and compassionate healthcare.

Biopeak Powers a Cultural Shift in Fitness and Health as Exclusive Longevity Partner at Peakst8 Festival 2026

Biopeak, India’s first full-stack precision health platform, participated as the exclusive longevity partner at the Peakst8 Festival 2026, anchoring the festival’s health and recovery narrative through the Longevity Lounge, a science-led, immersive experience designed to help individuals understand, optimise, and regenerate their bodies in real time.

Hosted at the Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru, the day-long festival brought together over 2,500 participants, including founders, athletes, creators, and fitness-forward urban consumers, as part of Rainmatter Health’s growing movement-led ecosystem. With 20+ brands, multiple movement stages, races, recovery experiences, and honest conversations around long-term performance, Peakst8 positioned fitness and health not as isolated goals, but as shared cultural practices.

From Fitness as Activity to Health as Awareness

At the heart of Biopeak’s presence was the Longevity Lounge, a calm yet high-engagement zone that saw 500+ participants move through a guided Detect → Optimise → Regenerate framework, offering a clear snapshot of how their bodies respond to stress, effort, and recovery.

• Detect helped participants understand baseline physiology through quick, non-invasive assessments related to cardiovascular readiness, oxygen delivery, stress handling, and body composition
• Optimise focused on nervous system training and adaptability using biofeedback, reaction-based challenges, and controlled hypoxia experiences
• Regenerate introduced targeted recovery protocols, including cold plunge, infrared sauna, and red light therapy, supporting recovery, downshift, and resilience.

By integrating precision health directly into a movement-first festival, Biopeak demonstrated how longevity can move beyond abstraction and become immediately experiential, personal, and actionable.

“What we’re seeing is a shift from fitness as effort to health as awareness,” said Rishi Pardal,  CEO and Co-founder, Biopeak. “People already train hard and show up consistently. What’s missing is depth, understanding how their bodies respond, recover, and adapt over time. When that understanding happens in a shared environment like Peakst8, health stops being a solo optimisation exercise and starts becoming part of collective culture. That’s the future we’re building toward.”

Reframing the Future of Health in India

As part of the festival’s thought leadership initiatives, Shiva Subramaniam, CIO and Co-founder, Biopeak, participated in a panel discussion titled “The Future of Your Health: Why Everything You Know Is Changing.” The panel also featured Jitendra Chouksey, Founder & CEO of Fittr and Naresh Krishnaswamy, CEO, Curefit, bringing together perspectives from fitness, technology, and health entrepreneurship.

“In India, we’re at an inflection point where health is no longer just about access to care, but about interpretation,” said Subramaniam. “People are tracking more data than ever, yet still feel unsure about what truly matters. The next decade of health will be defined by our ability to translate signals into context, so individuals can make better decisions early, not reactively.”

Health as a Shared Cultural Practice

Peakst8 Festival brought together a diverse ecosystem of fitness, nutrition & wellness brands, reflecting a broader industry shift toward supporting everyday athletes and active communities. Biopeak’s presence at Peakst8 marks a step forward in its broader mission to bring precision health into everyday life, not just through clinics or programs, but by embedding deep health understanding into the environments where people already move, train, and connect. As interest in longevity, performance, and healthspan continues to grow, Biopeak plans to expand these experience-led formats, working closely with communities, athletes, and partners to help make informed, long-term health a practical norm.

Festive Indulgence Takes a Toll on Health, Warn CARE Hospitals Doctors

“After extended festive periods, many patients present with fatigue, acidity, uncontrolled blood sugar levels, elevated blood pressure and breathlessness. When celebrations continue without a break, the body does not get sufficient time to recover, increasing the risk of complications, particularly in people with diabetes, hypertension or obesity.”

“The liver is among the most affected organs during festive indulgence. Repeated consumption of alcohol and rich foods can worsen fatty liver disease, gastritis and other digestive disorders. Many patients seek medical attention only when symptoms persist well beyond the festive season.”

Is Infertility Becoming a New Lifestyle Disorder?

By:-  Dr. Sabia Mangat, Consultant – Gynaecologist, Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Milann Fertility Hospital, Chandigarh

India is witnessing a striking paradox: even as medical technology advances, more young couples are struggling to conceive. Fertility specialists across the country report a steady rise in infertility cases often in couples in their late 20s and early 30s. While medical conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, and poor sperm quality remain important causes, a growing body of evidence suggests that infertility today is increasingly shaped by modern lifestyle choices. From stress and screen addiction to delayed childbirth and dietary habits, infertility is rapidly emerging as a lifestyle disorder.

According to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data, the country’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1. Eighteen states and union territories including Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, and West Bengal are now below replacement fertility. For the first time, even rural India has touched a TFR of 2.1, while urban areas have dipped to 1.5, reflecting shifting social patterns. Fertility is declining most sharply among younger women (15–29 years), while increasing marginally among women aged 30 and above, clear evidence of delayed parenthood making it the biggest contributor.

An increasing number of couples are choosing to postpone pregnancy while they build careers, achieve financial stability, or pursue personal goals. Although empowering, this trend collides with biological reality. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and both egg quality and egg quantity begin to decline sharply after the age of 32. For men, long working hours, erratic meals, smoking, alcohol consumption, and chronic stress are linked to reduced sperm count and motility. Together, these factors are pushing infertility into the mainstream as a lifestyle-driven phenomenon.

The urban lifestyle is another major catalyst. Long workdays, high-pressure environments, sedentary habits, and chronic screen exposure are now common across age groups. Stress has become a new normal in today’s life. And, stress triggers hormonal imbalances that affect ovulation in women and testosterone levels in men. Again, the increase in desk jobs has also led to an epidemic of obesity, and other other risk factors for ovulatory issues, insulin resistance, erectile dysfunction, and poorer IVF outcomes.  Even the non-uniform working hours lead to sleep deprivation, excessive social media use, or irregular routines, disrupting hormonal cycles essential for fertility.

Diet, too, plays an increasingly important role. The growing dependence on processed foods, sugary beverages, refined carbohydrates, and high-salt snacks fuels inflammation and metabolic disorders that interfere with reproductive health. According to fertility experts, a Mediterranean-style diet, supports better hormonal balance and improves both egg and sperm quality. However, for many urban Indians, convenience often takes precedence over nutrition, leading to deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Environmental factors have also been linked to declines  in fertility. Air pollution, endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics, pesticides in food, and everyday exposure to cosmetics and household products containing harmful chemicals have been linked to declining fertility rates globally. These disruptions mimic or interfere with the body’s natural hormones, affecting menstrual cycles, sperm development, and embryo implantation.

What makes infertility particularly complex is the emotional landscape surrounding it. Modern lifestyles leave little room for rest, reflection, or interpersonal connection, creating a sense of isolation among couples facing fertility challenges. The added pressure of societal expectations, competitive careers, and financial commitments only intensifies the emotional burden. Mental health issues such as anxiety, burnout, and depressive symptoms, create a vicious cycle, further affecting hormonal and reproductive health.

Recognising infertility as a lifestyle disorder is the first step toward prevention. Time has come to take proactive approaches, such as: regular health screenings, maintaining a healthy diet, staying physically active, reducing smoking and alcohol consumption, managing stress through yoga or mindfulness, and prioritising 7–8 hours of sleep. For couples planning to delay pregnancy, fertility preservation options such as egg or sperm freezing offer greater reproductive flexibility. 

Infertility is caused by genetic and biological factors, but the rise in number reflects a deeper lifestyle shift. As work pressures intensify, diets become more processed, and stress becomes a constant companion, reproductive health inevitably takes a hit. 

Fortis Gurugram Honours Security Staff for Exemplary Integrity

Gurugram, Dec 29:- At Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, ethics, integrity and a patient-first approach are not just guiding principles, but values practised every day by its staff across all functions. This commitment was exemplified recently by two members of the hospital’s security team, whose honesty and presence of mind ensured that lost cash was safely returned to distressed patients and attendants.

In the first incident, a security guard found a black purse on the lower ground floor of the hospital premises and immediately handed it over to the Shift In-charge. On verification, the purse was found to contain Rs. 63,000 in cash along with important documents, including Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card and ATM cards.

Shortly thereafter, a patient visiting the Orthopaedics OPD reported the loss. After identity verification and a review of CCTV footage, the purse and its contents were promptly returned to the rightful owner, bringing immense relief to the patient.

In another incident, Mr. Ranjit Rai, posted at the main porch, noticed an unattended packet, and immediately informed the security officer on duty. The packet was found to contain Rs. 1.40 lakh in cash. The matter was escalated to the Management on Duty, and soon after, a patient attendant reported the loss of money from the hospital premises. CCTV verification confirmed the claim, and the recovered cash was returned to him.

For the individuals who lost the money, many are already under emotional stress due to ongoing medical treatment, the timely recovery came as a deep relief, reinforcing their trust in the hospital’s systems and staff.

In recognition of their exemplary conduct, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram felicitated Mr. Ranjit Rai and Mr. Ashok Kumar. The appreciation ceremony was attended by Yash Rawat, Facility Director; Ravi Ranjan, SBU HR Head; Mr. Yogender Singh, Unit Head  General Administration and Mr. Sawan Dahiya, Chief Security Officer.

Speaking on the occasion, Yash Rawat, Facility Director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, said,

“Healthcare is built on trust, and that trust goes far beyond clinical care to every interaction within the hospital. The honesty, vigilance and compassion displayed by our security staff reflect the strong value system we uphold at Fortis. Such acts of integrity, though simple, leave a lasting impact, reassuring patients, and families that they are in a safe, ethical environment and strengthening the bond between caregivers, patients, and the community we serve.”