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Khushdeva Singh (1902–1985) was an Indian physician and social worker, known for his contributions towards the treatment of tuberculosis in India.[1] Born in Patiala in the Indian state of Punjab, he served at the Hardinge Sanatorium, Dharampur in Himachal Pradesh[2] for most of his service.[1] He was the founder of the Lepers' Welfare Society, Patiala for the rehabilitation of leprosy patients of the region.[3] Reports credit him as a humanist with a secular vision; he was known to have treated several Muslims during the Partition of India.[2][4][5] He is the author of the books In Dedication[6][7] and Love is Stronger Than Hate.[8] In 1957, the Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest Indian civilian award, for his service to the nation.[9] The Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases in Patiala is named after him.[10][11]

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