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Chellaram Foundation Opens Women’s Health Centre in Pune’s Bavdhan

Prime Highlights-

  • The Chellaram Foundation has inaugurated the Chellaram Women’s Health Centre in Bavdhan, Pune, offering preventive and curative care for women at all life stages.
  • The centre will bring specialists in endocrinology, surgery and oncology together under one roof, with a focus on early detection and personalised care.

Key Facts-

  • The centre offers cancer screening, bone health assessment, menopause management, nutrition counselling and adult vaccination, among other services.
  • It will become operational in November 2026, according to Dr Unnikrishnan A G.

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The Chellaram Foundation has inaugurated the Chellaram Women’s Health Centre (CWHC) in Bavdhan, offering preventive and curative care for women at every stage of life. The centre stands near Chellaram Hospital Diabetes Care & Multispeciality.

Its services include adolescent and reproductive healthcare, menopause management, nutrition counselling, lifestyle disease prevention, cancer screening, bone health assessment and adult vaccination.

Lt Gen Dr Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd), former Vice-Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, inaugurated the centre as Chief Guest. Col Prof (Dr) Hemlata K Bagla, Vice-Chancellor of HSNC University and SNDT Women’s University, attended as Guest of Honour. Philanthropist Lila Poonawalla and senior Chellaram doctors also joined.

Kanitkar called the centre a step from illness to wellness, noting that lifestyle diseases now affect younger women. Bagla praised its focus on five areas: menarche, maternal health, midlife, menopause and mental health. She urged stronger ties between educational institutions and healthcare centres.

Chairman Lal Chellaram said the centre will offer science-based care under one roof, with a focus on prevention, early detection, research and community outreach. Shobhana Chellaram said she wants women to feel heard and respected.

Dr Unnikrishnan A G, CEO of Chellaram Diabetes Institute, said the centre will bring together specialists in endocrinology, surgery and oncology, and will become fully operational in November 2026. Dr Manjusha Ghumare, the centre’s head, said its approach combines prevention, early detection and lifestyle management.