HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthMary Poonen Lukose: India’s First Woman Surgeon General
Mary Poonen Lukose, born in Ayamanam, overcame gender barriers in early 1900s India to become the country’s first female Surgeon General. Despite being denied science education in her home state due to her gender, she persevered and became a medical pioneer. Her work laid the foundation for the modern Kerala model of health, marking a significant milestone in Indian medical history.
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