In a significant achievement for the medical community and the Naga people, Dr. Rüüzeno Kuotsu, a Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT from AIIMS Raipur, has been honored with the prestigious Sushruta Award for academic excellence.
The award was presented by the President of India Droupadi Murmu in recognition of Dr. Kuotsu’s outstanding performance, where she secured the top position in her field.
The Sushruta Awards, established in 2018, aim to recognize individuals who have made notable contributions to the health sector.
Named after Sushruta, an ancient Indian physician and surgeon often referred to as the “Father of Plastic Surgery,” the awards celebrate excellence in medical practice and education. Dr. Kuotsu, daughter of Vicha Kuotsu from Tsiepama village, has added another feather to the cap of Nagas in the field of medicine.