STAR Multispeciality Hospitals Nanakramguda Launches Community Healthcare Education Initiative “STAR Chai Pe Charcha”

In an age dominated by constant screen time, endless scrolling, and an overload of health-related information from digital platforms and social media influencers, finding clear, reliable medical guidance has become increasingly difficult. Addressing this growing concern, STAR Hospitals has launched a unique community-focused healthcare education initiative, “STAR Chai Pe Charcha,” at its Nanakramguda unit, designed to bring people back to meaningful, value-based conversations around health.

“STAR Chai Pe Charcha” offers residents an opportunity to step away from digital screens and engage in calm, face-to-face discussions with senior medical specialists in a relaxed, semi-formal setting. The initiative encourages human connection, thoughtful dialogue, and trust, elements often missing in today’s fast-paced digital consumption of health information. 

Built on a simple yet powerful idea, the program creates a friendly environment where community members can interact directly with doctors, ask questions freely, clarify myths and facts, and better understand recent medical advancements. STAR Hospitals developed the initiative after listening closely to community feedback, which revealed a strong desire for credible, in-person conversations rather than fragmented online advice.

Emphasising the importance of community-level healthcare education, Dr Bharat Kumar Nara said, “Healthcare education at the community level is no longer optional, it is essential. With so much information available online, people are often overwhelmed and confused. Programs like ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ help communities pause, disconnect from screens, and reconnect through meaningful conversations that build awareness, trust, and confidence in making informed health decisions.”

As part of the initiative, representatives from selected residential societies form a discussion panel and interact with an expert panel from STAR Hospitals Nanakramguda. Senior consultants lead these sessions, answering queries and offering practical, lifestyle-oriented guidance that residents can easily relate to and adopt.

During the inaugural session, representatives from Prestige Tranquil, Ms. Harshitha Sankati, Ms. Kavya ManiyamChandrasekhar, Mr. Sanjesh Gupta Vankadaru, and Mr. Narayana Swamy, shared real-life perspectives, community concerns, and everyday experiences. Their insights made the discussion more relatable, interactive, and impactful for all participants.

Expert Panel Led by Dr. Bharat Kumar Nara

The panel featured senior doctors from STAR Hospitals, Nanakramguda

Dr. Bharat Kumar Nara, Senior Consultant & Head, Surgical Gastroenterology (Advanced Lap GI Onco Surgery, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation)

Dr. Abhiram Koganti, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, STAR Hospitals, Nanakramguda.

Dr. Sarath Chandra Gorantla, Senior Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology.

A key highlight of the session was an engaging discussion on the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and the rising challenge of antibiotic resistance, explaining how it can negatively impact gut health and increase vulnerability to infections. The open format encouraged residents to ask questions, share concerns, and leave with practical, actionable insights.

Through “Chai Pe Charcha,” STAR Hospitals reinforces its commitment to preventive healthcare, community engagement, and nurturing informed, healthier societies, by replacing digital noise with honest conversations, one cup of chai at a time.