Chiranjeevi urges early cancer detection at new hospital opening

Indian actor Chiranjeevi inaugurated the GSL–Surya hospital in Andhra Pradesh on October 11. He used the ceremony to call for greater attention to the early detection of cancer.

The multi-speciality hospital is in Kapileswarapuram in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. It is a joint initiative of the GSL hospital group, based in Rajamahendravaram, and the Surya Charitable Trust.

Addressing the gathering, the Padma Vibhushan recipient urged the public to consider medical screening for cancer and spoke about the importance of early detection for treatment. He also encouraged disciplined eating habits and physical exercise. The actor said affection from his supporters helped him stay mentally healthy.

Chiranjeevi praised the state government's work on health services, family welfare and rural development. His remarks formed part of the opening ceremony for the new healthcare facility.

Those attending included Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology chairman D. Nageshwar Reddy, former parliamentarian M. Muralimohan and GSL group director Ganni Bhaskara Rao.