Dr. Kadambini Ganguly (1861-1923): A Pioneer in Indian Medicine
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Sheuli Paul1, Shradha Salunkhe1, Shailaja V Mane1
1Paediatrics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Abstract:
Dr. Kadambini Ganguly was a trailblazing Indian physician and social reformer. As one of the first female graduates and practitioners of Western medicine in India, she broke numerous barriers in a field dominated by men. Her contribution to medicine, particularly in women's healthcare, and her engagement in social reform through the Brahmo Samaj and the Indian National Congress, caused significant progress toward gender equality and social justice. This article looks back on her academic accomplishments, medical career, social activism, and lasting legacy, emphasizing her profound influence on medicine and society in India.
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