Renowned Jamshedpur Surgeon Dr Nagendra Singh passes away
Dr. Nagendra Singh
Jamshedpur: Dr. Nagendra Singh, one of Jamshedpur’s most compassionate and influential medical pioneers, passed away on Wednesday, leaving the city and the entire state of Jharkhand in profound grief.
A renowned laparoscopic surgeon and the visionary founder of Mango-based Ganga Memorial Hospital, Dr. Singh devoted his life to healing the poor and underserved, earning him the enduring title of “Messiah of the Poor.”
Dr. Singh’s health took a critical turn two days ago, leading to an emergency airlift to Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, for advanced treatment. Despite intensive care, he breathed his last with his wife by his side. His mortal remains are expected to return to Jamshedpur by late evening.
Over a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Dr Singh performed nearly one lakh surgeries. Remarkably, over 14,000 of these procedures were done entirely free of cost. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Magadh University and an MS (Surgery) from RIMS, Ranchi, after which he dedicated himself to serving remote and underserved communities through surgical camps.
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In memory of his mother, the late Ganga Devi, Dr Singh established Ganga Memorial Hospital in Mango, transforming it into a sanctuary for patients who lacked financial resources. His generosity knew no bounds. His humility defined him. When people could not afford treatment, he would accept vegetables as a gesture of gratitude — a practice that earned him the endearing nickname “Sabzi Wale Doctor.”
He adopted five villages of the tribal Sabar community of Jharkhand and was responsible for providing free treatment and medicines to all the patients there, and if needed, taking them to their homes by vehicle, reports Jagran.
Dr. Singh’s humanitarian contributions earned him accolades from various quarters, including recognition from former Jharkhand Governor and current President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The Jharkhand government had twice recommended him to the Central Government for the Padmashree award.
For those whose lives he touched, Dr. Singh was not just a doctor — he was hope itself. His humility, accessibility, and unwavering dedication elevated him to the stature of a guardian angel in white, reports the Avenue Mail.
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