In an extraordinary turn of events, a young woman from Kerala, India, exchanged wedding vows in the emergency ward of VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, following a severe accident that left her with critical injuries. The 23-year-old teacher, Avani, sustained a significant L4 spine injury and hip trauma, necessitating immediate medical attention. The wedding ceremony, held amidst the hospital’s emergency facilities, quickly captured public attention as images of the event circulated widely online. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman of VPS Lakeshore and a UAE-based entrepreneur, stepped in to cover the full cost of Avani’s medical treatment and rehabilitation after learning of her plight. “In situations like this, families should focus on the patient, not the cost of urgent care,” Dr. Vayalil stated. Avani underwent a successful three-hour spine surgery led by Dr. Sudish Karunakaran, head of neurosurgery at the hospital. Her spine has been stabilized, and nerve compression relieved, with her recovery progress described as encouraging. Avani will remain under close monitoring in the ICU before beginning physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Her husband, Sharon, expressed immense relief and gratitude for the unexpected support, stating that the family was struggling to cope with the sudden accident and urgent medical decisions. The incident has drawn widespread public interest, highlighting the compassionate intervention of Dr. Vayalil and the dedication of the medical team at VPS Lakeshore Hospital.
India: Kerala woman gets married in hospital; UAE-based chairman covers full treatment cost
