On June 26, 2025, on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse, Dr. G. Govindraj Vardhanan, Managing Director of Harshamithra Cancer & Multi‑Speciality Hospital, addressed over 2,000 students at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli. His enlightening talk covered the perils of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, blending compelling facts with stories of real‑life impact.
As a Surgical Oncologist and healthcare leader, Dr.G. Govindraj Vardhanan has dedicated more than 14 years to fighting cancer in rural and urban Tamil Nadu, personally spearheading screening camps, educational initiatives, and medical outreach reflecting his deep social responsibility.
Earlier this month, he delivered a keynote address at the 3rd National Conference in Puducherry, sharing Harshamithra’s patient‑centric philosophy: “No one is turned away for being poor or afraid” . On stage and off, he champions prevention, early detection, and compassionate care as the pillars of public health.
Through this campaign at St. Joseph’s, Dr. Govindraj Vardhanan reinforces his lifelong message—today’s students hold the key to tomorrow’s healthy society. His unwavering commitment to community well‑being makes him a beacon of social responsibility, transforming awareness into action—and students into advocates.
International Day Against Drug Abuse – Awareness Program at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli “சர்வதேச போதைப் பொருள் தடுப்பு தினத்தையொட்டி, இன்று (26/06/2025) திருச்சி செயிண்ட் ஜோசப் கல்லூரியில் சுமார் 2000 மாணவர்களுக்கு ஹர்ஷமித்ரா மருத்துவமனையின் நிர்வாக இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் கோவிந்தராஜ்வர்தணன் அவர்களால் புகையிலை, மதுப்பழக்கம் மற்றும் பிற போதை பொருட்கள் குறித்த விழிப்புணர்வு உரை வழங்கப்பட்டது.”
