Odisha’s Good Samaritan Doc who runs ‘one rupee’ clinic for poor, now starts ‘one rupee’ medicine for them
Last weekend there was more good news for the underprivileged people of Burla, Odisha, as Dr. Shankar Ramchandani who has been running his “One Rupee” clinic since last year, launched “One Rupee” medicine service. This service was started to mark the first anniversary of his initial initiative and under this, medicines will be given for just Re.1 to needy patients who visit him for consultation. As a doctor Ramchandani has always gone beyond his call of duty to offer medical assistance to the needy and his “one rupee” clinic proves it. Working as assistant professor in the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, Odisha, 38-year-old Ramchandani, started the clinic last year in which patients pay Re.1 for treatment. He was promoted as assistant professor and this entitled him to private practice after duty hours and so Ramchandani started this clinic in a rented house. Read More