Meet the incredible first women doctors of India

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2 min readFeb 17, 2023

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They created history by breaking every social barrier of that time to chase their professional dreams.

First from the left, Anandibai Joshi.

The first women doctors of India were trailblazers in a society that was largely conservative and patriarchal. In the late 19th century, women were not encouraged to pursue higher education, let alone become doctors. However, a few determined women overcame the odds and made…

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