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A Lab, A Leader and A Legend: The Tale of Tukaram Gawande

In the late 1960s, a young man stepped off a dusty bus in Sevagram. Tukaram Sitaram Gawande had traveled over 200 kilometers, seeking relief from a stubborn fistula. Kasturba Hospital, known for its Ayurvedic treatments, offered hope. The cure worked. But Sevagram offered something more. He stayed. Fate, however, had its own script. In April … Read more

Tags Atul Gawande, Harinath, MGIMS, Sevagram, Vasantrao Naik 1 Comment

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