CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 5th November 2025: GEM Hospital Chennai, India’s leading centre for Gastroenterology and laparoscopic surgery, marked Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month with a special event focused on early detection, patient empowerment, and survivor stories.  The event also saw the launch of a first-of-its-kind QR-Based Patient Support Service, enabling individuals with symptoms or concerns to instantly connect with GEM’s expert doctors. “Pancreatic cancer is the 7th leading cause of cancer deaths globally, and over 80% of cases are diagnosed late due to vague symptoms,” said Dr. C. Palanivelu, Founder & Chairman, GEM Hospitals. “Through this initiative, we aim to change that by ensuring timely access to specialists and better awareness.”  “When detected early, survival rates can be more than four times higher,” he added. Launch Youtube video Link 👇  Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital Chennai, highlighted the new QR service:  “People often hesitate to visit ...

Chennai, 4 November 2025: The Indian Navy today unveiled the official Race Day T-shirt for the first-ever Indian Navy Half Marathon, Chennai, presented by Bank of Baroda and powered by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. The event is scheduled for 14 December 2025 in Chennai. (L to R) Commodore Suvarat Magon, Naval Officer-in-Charge (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area); T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda Chennai Zone; Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director & Chief Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital; and Nagraj Adiga, Race Management Partner for the event The unveiling ceremony was attended by Commodore Suvarat Magon, Naval Officer-in-Charge (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area); Mr. T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda Chennai Zone; Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director & Chief Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital; and Mr. Nagraj Adiga, Race Management Partner for the event. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The maiden edition a...

Chennai, November 04, 2025:  In a landmark achievement for cardiac care, Madras Medical Mission (MMM) successfully performed its first implantation of a true dual chamber leadless pacemaker, marking a significant milestone in heart rhythm management and electrophysiology. This cutting-edge procedure offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional pacemakers, reducing risks of infection, discomfort, and recovery time. The recipient, a 75-year-old man with complete heart block, had been experiencing dizziness and fatigue that limited his daily activities. Due to his high infection risk with conventional pacemakers, MMM’s electrophysiology team opted for the leadless pacemaker system as a safer, more advanced option. Unlike traditional pacemakers that rely on leads and a surgical pocket, this dual chamber system involves two miniature, self-contained pacemakers—one in the right atrium and another in the right ventricle—each roughly one-tenth the size of a conventional device. T...

Chennai, November 3, 2025: SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, has inaugurated the SRM Prime Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, featuring South India’s most advanced endoscopy unit. The institute aims to provide comprehensive digestive and liver care powered by next-generation imaging and precision-based endoscopic technologies. (L to R)  P. Siva, Chief Executive Officer;  Tamil film Actor R. Parthiban;  Dr. Arulprakash, Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology;  Dr. Tharun J George, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology The institute was inaugurated by Tamil film actor R. Parthiban, in the presence of Mr. P. Siva, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Arulprakash, Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Dr. Tharun J George, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, SRM Prime Hospital. Launch Youtube video Link 👇  Equipped with cutting-edge systems such as the Arietta ...

Chennai, 3rd November 2025: Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, the Apollo Hospitals Group’s chain of precision Ayurveda hospitals, announced the launch of its flagship 35-bed facility at Greams Road, Chennai. The hospital was inaugurated by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, in the presence of Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., and Mr. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder and Managing Director, Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group &  Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd inaugurating the  Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals This launch marks a significant step in integrating Ayurveda and modern medicine to advance holistic, patient-centred care. Located at Greams Road—where Apollo began its healthcare journey in 1983—the new hospital strengthens Ayurveda’s role as a science that complements contemporary medical practices. The state-of-t...

Chennai, November 2, 2025: The grand Chennai launch of The Man Who Fed India, the definitive biography of Bharat Ratna Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, authored by Priyambada Jayakumar and published by HarperCollins India, took place this evening at Taj Wellington Mews. Dr. Kamal Haasan, Member of Parliament and Founder-President of Makkal Needhi Maiam, presided as Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address. Paying tribute to Prof. Swaminathan, Dr. Haasan said, “He belonged to a generation that saw liberty not as leisure, but as labour — the sacred duty of rebuilding a broken nation. Food for him was destiny — the destiny of a free and self-reliant India.” Launch Youtube video Link 👇  A captivating fireside chat followed between Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon. Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu, and author Priyambada Jayakumar. The discussion offered a rare glimpse into the making of the biography, the personal inspirations behind it, an...