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AP: NTRUHS to celebrate Ruby Jubilee, Vice Prez Radhakrishnan Chief Guest

Vijayawada, Oct 23 (UNI) Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) is set to celebrate its Ruby Jubilee marking four decades of distinguished service to medical education and healthcare on October 26 with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Addressing a press conference at the University here on Friday, Vice-Chancellor Dr. P. Chandrasekhar said that the NTRUHS presently has under its wing 38 medical colleges, comprising 18 government and 20 private institutions. In addition, two government and 15 private dental colleges, more than 280 nursing colleges and around 95 physiotherapy colleges were affiliated to it.
The University also oversees education in various AYUSH disciplines, including Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy and Naturopathy.
The Vice-Chancellor observed that the University's continued expansion had contributed significantly to the development of qualified doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals, strengthening healthcare services across Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
Dr. Chandrasekhar announced that a special commemorative souvenir highlighting the University's 40-year journey, major achievements and contributions to medical education and healthcare would be released during the Ruby Jubilee celebrations.
More than 1,000 medical students from affiliated colleges, heads of various departments, senior government officials and other distinguished guests are expected to attend the historic event. Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will also participate in the event, the Vice-chancellor said. UNI DP CDS
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