Telangana’s Director of Medical Education (DME), Dr A. Narendra Kumar, has been conferred with an award of appreciation by the Society of Paediatric Thoracic Surgery (SPTS)
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Telangana’s Director of Medical Education (DME) Dr. A. Narendra Kumar has been conferred with an award of appreciation by the Society of Paediatric Thoracic Surgery (SPTS), a section of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS), in recognition of his contributions to the field. The award was presented during the SPTSCON 2025, held at the Dr S.M. Bhandari Auditorium, IRCAD India Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh on July 19.
The society credited Dr. Kumar for playing a foundational role in shaping paediatric thoracic surgery in the country. In 2006, he was instrumental in establishing Thoracic Chapter of IAPS, which has since evolved into a key pillar in advancing specialised surgical care for children in India. Over the course of his career, Dr. Kumar has performed thousands of minimally invasive, life-saving surgeries, leaving a lasting impact on paediatric surgical practices nationwide, said a release.
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha lauded Dr Kumar’s service to the State and the nation. “His dedication has strengthened our medical infrastructure and brought national visibility to the expertise within Telangana’s public health system,” the Minister said.
Published – July 19, 2025 09:41 pm IST
