Beauty pageant winner promotes healthcare awareness beyond hospitals

Dr. Malini Dasari, centre, along with others at Sankalpa Art Village near Peddagadi in Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Healthcare should extend beyond hospitals and medical services should be accessible to all, said physician and beauty pageant titleholder Dr. Malini Dasari in Visakhapatnam on Friday (September 4, 2026).Speaking at Sankalpa Art Village near Peddagadili, Dr. Dasari, who was born, raised, and trained as a doctor in the city, expressed her desire for people to lead healthy lives. Under the theme “Walk Beyond the White Coat,” she promoted healthcare awareness and encouraged doctors to contribute to society beyond hospitals and clinics.Recognition through Mrs. India USA 2024 and other beauty pageants was not sufficient, she said, adding that she wanted t