Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Medical Practitioner |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1927 |
| Age | 98 years |
| Birthplace | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Integrated Medicine (Modern Medicine and Ayurved) (1950) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 13/05/1954 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shanthi | ||||
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| Siblings | 9 |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. H. V. Hande began his medical practice in 1950 with a small clinic in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. | |
| 2. He worked to improve public healthcare during his tenure as Health Minister. | |
| 3. He played a pivotal role in India's fight against polio and initiated mass polio vaccination drives. | |
| 4. He established H. V. Hande Hospital in Chennai in 1984 and managed M. G. Ramachandran’s medical emergency. | |
| 5. Remains the only Health Minister to receive the Dr. B. C. Roy Award for his service as a Health Minister. |