Dear Friends of Vellore,
Christian Medical College Vellore and the United States based Vellore CMC Foundation partnered to establish the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration in 2011. The oration seeks to perpetuate the legacy of Dr. Ida Scudder by honouring exceptional individuals who exemplify her compassion, integrity and character. These extraordinary individuals, from different walks of life, inspire others to emulate her dedication to the service of humanity. Previous awardees include Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Mrs. Sudha Murty and Mr. Azim Premji.
This year, the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration is awarded to Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation, who currently serves as Chairperson at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). She is also Principal Advisor to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
The Oration will be held on 6th December at 6.00pm at the Scudder Auditorium. The event will be livestreamed on this link – https://youtube.com/live/fJIZhC31DUw?feature=share. I hope you will be able to join us online.
Warm regards,
Dr. Selvamani B.,
Associate Director (Finance)