Sat Oct 04 15:25:58 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Shashi Tharoor, an Indian Congress MP, delivered the Dr. H. S. Adenwalla Memorial Oration at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute in Thrissur, Kerala. He emphasized the crucial role of Christian missionary hospitals in Kerala’s healthcare system, highlighting their long-standing commitment to compassion, accessibility, and ethics, which he believes are increasingly threatened by profit-driven corporate healthcare. Tharoor praised the institutions’ historical contributions, particularly in nursing education and serving marginalized communities, while acknowledging the advances in healthcare technology. However, he cautioned against prioritizing revenue over patient care and urged a balance between corporate efficiency and missionary compassion to ensure equitable access to healthcare. Ajit Ronald Gurubachan Singh was awarded the Monsignor Mathew Muringathery Memorial National level Health care and Missionary Award.

**News Article:**

**Kerala’s Healthcare Model Owes Success to Missionary Hospitals, Says Shashi Tharoor**

**Thrissur, October 4, 2025:** Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the significant role of Christian missionary hospitals in Kerala’s globally recognized healthcare model, emphasizing their enduring commitment to compassion and ethics in an era dominated by corporate healthcare. Tharoor’s remarks came during the Dr. H. S. Adenwalla Memorial Oration at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute.

“Kerala’s healthcare owes as much to these missionary institutions as it does to state policies,” Tharoor stated, highlighting their pioneering efforts in nursing education for women and outreach to tribal and coastal communities. He cited the vast network of Christian-run nursing colleges and hospitals that serve as “pillars of public health.”

While acknowledging advancements in AI diagnostics and robotic surgeries, Tharoor cautioned against prioritizing profits over patient well-being, a trend he sees in corporate hospitals. He stressed the need for balance, urging corporate participation to serve equity and excellence in healthcare.

Ajit Ronald Gurubachan Singh was honored with the Monsignor Mathew Muringathery Memorial National level Health care and Missionary Award at the event.

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