25/11/2025
𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐆𝐮𝐡𝐚
The Calcutta Heart Clinic & Hospital Society observed with deep reverence the 35th Memorial Day of its illustrious Founder Secretary, Dr. Nani Guha—a compassionate healer, a socially committed visionary, and a respected freedom fighter. The day unfolded with a quiet grace, as every dignitary present offered heartfelt homage to the noble legacy he left behind.
The morning began at 10:00 AM with the inauguration of an exhibition capturing the rich tapestry of activities undertaken by the hospital during its Golden Jubilee year. Prof. (Dr.) Bidyut Kumar Mallick, Former Professor, Calcutta Medical College & Hospital, inaugurated the exhibition, lending the moment both dignity and warmth.
At 10:30 AM, the spirit of service found renewed expression through the Blood Donation Camp, inaugurated by Dr. Tapan Kumar Saha, ADHS, Government of West Bengal. The presence of Sri Ranjan Poddar, Councillor and Chairman, Borough V, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, as Chief Guest, and Sri Debasish Roy, Vice President, CHCH, as President of the session added gracious charm. With 160 donors—doctors, nurses, staff and well-wishers—the camp reflected the collective goodwill that continues to nurture the institution.
The Memorial Lecture, held at 4:00 PM on the theme “Doctors and Social Responsibility,” brought together a distinguished assembly. In his gentle and heartfelt welcome address, Dr. Kisanlal Pradhan, Hony. Secretary, evoked the profound philosophy of Dr. Guha—his unwavering belief that the most advanced healthcare must be accessible to all. Dr. Pradhan reflected on how, through decades of tireless striving, Calcutta Heart Clinic & Hospital has gradually been shaped in fidelity to this noble ideal.
Eminent speakers—Dr. Arunabha Sengupta, Onco Surgeon; Prof. (Dr.) Uday Narayan Sarkar, Cardio Vascular Surgeon; and Prof. (Dr.) Sugata Dasgupta, Intensivist—shared their wisdom with depth and sincerity. The session was moderated with thoughtful poise by Dr. Asok Kumar Samanta, Medical Director, and presided over with gracious presence by Prof. (Dr.) Dhrubajyoti Mukhopadhyay, President, CHCH. The gathering was further honoured by the presence of Sri Ajoy Chatterjee, Dr. Subhash Dasgupta, Prof. (Dr.) Nupur Banerjee, Sri Niloy Guha, Dr. Bijnan Bera, Dr. Sujoy Roy, Prof. (Dr.) Prabhat Kumar Datta, Sri Amitabha Guha, Former Justice Sambuddha Chakrabarti and Smt. Prity Taran.
A large and appreciative audience filled the hall, where the programme was tenderly opened with inaugural songs rendered by the staff. A moment of special pride came with the presentation of the Kanak & Parimal Bose Memorial Awards—cash prizes of Rs. 25,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/-, along with medals and certificates—to three meritorious students of the Sister Nivedita Nursing Academy, a cherished centre of excellence in nursing education under the aegis of Society. These young achievers, who topped their examinations, were felicitated with admiration and hope.
In harmony with this spirit of progress and service, two new departments—Interventional Pulmonology and Interventional Gastroenterology—were inaugurated by eminent Neuro Surgeon Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Bhattacharyya and eminent Pulmonologist Prof. (Dr.) Dhiman Ganguly. Such milestones stand as testaments to Dr. Guha’s enduring vision of continually expanding compassionate, state-of-the-art care for the community.
The day concluded with generous donations from esteemed well-wishers towards the Society’s development projects—an offering of goodwill that beautifully echoed Dr. Guha’s lifelong spirit of service to humanity.
