Patna, July 18 -- Additional Professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Deputy Medical Superintendent at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, Dr. Setu Sinha, has been honoured with the prestigious Indian Medical Association (IMA) Community Service Award.

Expressing gratitude after receiving the honour, conferred upon him on occasion of National Doctors'' Day in New Delhi, Dr. Sinha told UNI that the recognition was a source of encouragement rather than an end in itself. "No doctor serves society in pursuit of awards. Such recognition inspires us to continue working with greater commitment for the welfare of humanity," he said.

He said that the greatest reward for any medical professional is the opport...