Well known neurosurgeon or Secretary General of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Dr. Satya Paul Agarwal passed away in New Delhi. Dr. Satya Agarwal was a well known public health administrator. Satya Paul had played pivotal role in execution of various disaster and emergency relief operations & control of disease and epidemics outbreak in the country. Satya Paul was serving as Secretary General of IRCS since 2005. He was also the Chair of the International Federation of Red Cross or Red Crescent Advisory Body on Sustainable Development & Health. Dr. Satya Paul Agarwal also had served as the Director General of Health Services for Union Government of India from 1996 to 2005. Dr. Satya Paul Agarwal was awarded with India’s 2nd highest civilian award with Padma Bhushan for his contributions to public services.
About Indian Red Cross Society:
- IRCS is a voluntary humanitarian organization to protect human life & health with the help of its network of over 700 branches throughout India.
- It was started in 1920 and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and shares its fundamental principles.
- The main target mission is to provide relief at the time of disasters emergencies and also promotes healthcare facilities among vulnerable people and the communities.
Indian Red Cross Secretary and neurosurgeon General Dr. Satya Paul Agarwal passes away
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