Phyllis Rodrigues worked at the Dharmapuram Adheenam Free Maternity Home for over 35 yearsMayiladuthurai town bid a tearful farewell to its own “Florence Nightingale”, who recently died after decades of maternity service to the local population. The then head of Dharmapuram Adheenam is said to have approached Dr. Rodrigues and asked her to serve as a doctor at the hospital. Reminiscing about Dr. Rodrigues, Mr. Sivasubramanian said he had never heard her raise her voice. Dr. Rodrigues celebrated her 98th birthday this May. Many people whose childrens’ birth was assisted by Dr. Rodrigues took part and shared memories.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2021 19:41 UTC