Narendra Prasad Misra (1931 – 5 September 2021) [1] was an Indian physician. Originally from Gwalior, he lived in Bhopal in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Misra helped save thousands of lives during the Bhopal gas tragedy through his service. [2]
Misra is originally from Gwalior. He secured his MBBS degree from Gandhi Medical College.
After completing his studies, he joined the college as an assistant professor in 1969. He rose to become head of the college's Medicine Department. According to media reports, "in the 1980s, his popularity had increased so much that there was not even a place to set foot on in one of his programs in Gwalior". [2] He retired from service as the Dean of the college. [3]
The disaster was caused by a gas leak accident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal. It is considered among the world's worst industrial disasters. [4]
Misra made a system that could handle more than ten thousand victims in Hamidia Hospital. Hamidia Hospital is a multispeciality tertiary care teaching hospital affiliated to Gandhi Medical College. His prompt intervention helped save thousands of lives. He stated,
Misra conducted clinical studies related to the tragedy and published many research papers. After retirement he continued to provide medical help and advice to the survivors. [2]
Mishra authored a book on cardiology which is popular among cardiology students. The book titled Progress in Cardiology was released by the then President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma and the Crown Prince of Britain. [8] [3]
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