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In this special interview, meet Padma Shri awardee Prof. (Dr.) Shyam Sundar, one of India’s most respected physician-scientists and a globally recognised expert on Kala-Azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis).For decades, Dr. Shyam Sundar has been at the forefront of infectious disease research, transforming the diagnosis and treatment of Kala-Azar and helping India move closer to eliminating one of the world’s deadliest tropical diseases.
As a distinguished professor at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), his pioneering work led to breakthrough innovations including oral Miltefosine therapy, single-dose liposomal amphotericin B treatment, improved diagnostics, and WHO-endorsed treatment protocols.
In this exclusive conversation:
1.Journey of Padma Shri awardee Dr. Shyam Sundar
2.India’s fight against Kala-Azar
3.Breakthrough medical innovations
4.Public health challenges and solutions
5.Research, science, and humanitarian service
6.Future of infectious disease treatment
His work has saved thousands of lives and transformed healthcare outcomes for vulnerable communities across India.
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