Governor Tamilisai calls for better awareness on kidney ailments

Hyderabad, Sept 25: Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday called for creation of better awareness on kidney ailments.

Expressing concern over the growing number of kidney diseases, she emphasizes the role of Nephrologists and the Nephrology forums in creating greater awareness on the kidney ailments.

The Governor was addressing the inaugural of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Hyderabad Nephrology Forum, here.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan stated that good understanding about the common causes and prevention methods among the people will help reduce the number of kidney ailments.

The Governor also called for the healthy and active lifestyle, while increasing the kidney-friendly diet. “Regular monitoring of Blood Pressure and necessary preventive measures will help protect kidneys,” she added.

The Governor appreciated the efforts of the Hyderabad Neprhology Forum in promoting awareness on kidney diseases and connecting the Nephrologists in honing their skills and getting to share the latest developments in the field of nephrology.

She had suggested that the forum to continue work as a scientific platform form for the professional advancement of the Nephrologists.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan recalled her experiences of attending many Nephrology conferences along with her husband, Dr. P. Soundararajan, an eminent Nephrologist.

Forum representatives and senior Nephrologists Krishnan, Anuradha Raman, Girish Narayan, Manisha Sahay, Manjusha Yedla and others were present.