CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, October 2025: Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, has achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing India’s first Mitral Clip procedure using MyClip, an indigenously developed device by Indian medtech company Meril. The pioneering procedure gave a new lease of life to a 58-year-old woman battling severe heart, kidney, and liver disease. (5th from left) Prof. Dr. Ajith Pillai, Chief Cardiologist & Medical Team with the Patient For nearly three years, the patient had endured extreme breathlessness, swollen feet, and fatigue due to severe Mitral Regurgitation (MR) — a condition where blood leaks backward through the heart’s mitral valve. Given her frail condition and multiple organ complications, traditional options such as open-heart surgery or transplant posed life-threatening risks, and medications offered little relief. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  MyClip, launched under the “Make in India” initiative, is the nation’s first homegrown mitral valve repai...

Chennai, October 30, 2025: In its ongoing mission to empower and uplift tribal communities through sustainable development and welfare initiatives, Seek Foundation, under the leadership of its Founder Dr. Vimala Britto, has donated two ambulances, one load vehicle, and multiple tailoring machines worth over ₹50 lakhs to the tribal communities of Kotagiri and Gudalur. The donation ceremony was held at St. Britto’s Academy (SBA), Chennai, in the presence of Mr. Alwas, Secretary of the Nilgiris Adhiwasi Welfare Association (NAWA), and Dr. Thomas Ponraj, Chief Executive of Seek Foundation. This initiative marks another milestone in the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access, livelihood opportunities, and community development in remote tribal regions. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  As part of its broader welfare programs, Seek Foundation has previously contributed a fully equipped medical ambulance and supported the construction of 20 houses for tribal famili...

Chennai, October 31, 2025: Rela Hospital marked World Stroke Day by unveiling its Mobile Stroke Care Unit and “New Beginnings” Support Group for stroke survivors. The initiatives were officially launched by film director Ms. Aishwarya Rajinikanth, in the presence of Prof. Mohamed Rela, Chairman, Rela Hospital; Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan, Clinical Lead, Neurology & Neuro-Sciences; and Dr. Muralidharan Vetrivel, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon. The Mobile Stroke Care Unit is designed to bring emergency stroke treatment directly to patients, enabling doctors and paramedics to reach them within minutes. Equipped for on-site neurological assessment, thrombosis screening, tele-consultation with neurologists, and emergency transport coordination, the service ensures that life-saving care begins even before the patient reaches the hospital. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Complementing this, “New Beginnings” is a structured support group for stroke survivors and caregivers, offering a saf...