K.M. Cherian, chairman and founder of Frontier Lifeline Hospital, was honoured with the prestigious Dr. B.C. Roy Memorial Oration Award during the scientific session of the 70th Cardiological Society of India’s annual conference held in Mumbai. He received the award for his contributions in the field of paediatric surgery (first coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplant, heart and lung transplant, introduction of transmyocardiac laser revascularisation, homograft). The award carries a citation, a gold medal and ₹1 lakh. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Cherian said: “The number of patients with heart disease is increasing in our country, but we have very few doctors for treatment. I would request our government to take more initiative to produce more doctors.” He appealed to the government to make medical care affordable. He also said the government should encourage the ‘Make in India’ initiative concept and the development of basic medical science in the country.

CSI president K. Sarat Chanda presented the award to Dr. Cherian.