MP's First: Obesity Clinic Opens at Indore's MY Hospital

• Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH) in Indore launched obesity surgery services, a first for the government healthcare sector in Madhya Pradesh.
• The bariatric clinic addresses obesity as a serious social problem linked to diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Patients with Ayushman cards can access the facility free of cost, a significant saving compared to private hospital costs of Rs 4-5 lakh.
• Gul Afshan, a patient, reported a weight reduction from 120 kg to 97 kg in 1.5 months post-surgery, improving her diabetes and fitness.