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Renowned gastroenterologist Dr Nageshwar Reddy deserves Bharat Ratna: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, July 2 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today said renowned gastroenterologist Dr Nageshwar Reddy deserves the nation's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.
The CM said that Dr Reddy, the Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Hospitals in Hyderabad, has brought laurels to Telangana.
Addressing after inaugurating the AIG hospital at Banjara Hills here, Revanth Reddy said he will pursue with the centre to recognise the noted doctor's services and present the prestigious award to him.
The visit of Miss World contestants to the famous hospital displayed the advancement of medical care in Telangana worldwide, he said.
The CM emphasised that government hospitals should compete with private corporate hospitals and the doctors should serve in government hospitals for at least one month as a social responsibility.
Appealing to Dr Reddy to partner the government in strengthening the health sector, the CM said it is a matter of pride that patients from 66 countries come for treatment at AIG Hospital. UNI KNR SSP
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