Dr. Haroon H., a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, was conferred the prestigious Fellowship of the Geriatric Society of India (FGSI) at the convocation ceremony held during the Annual National Conference of the Geriatric Society of India on 14th December 2024 in Cochin, Kerala.
The event was graced by the presence of Chief Patron Dr. V. K. Arora, National General Secretary Dr. O. P. Sharma, and President Dr. Sajesh Ashokan.
About Geriatrics
Geriatrics is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the health and well-being of elderly individuals. It focuses on managing age-related physical, emotional, and social challenges, with an emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and enhancing the quality of life for the aging population.
About the Geriatric Society of India
The Geriatric Society of India (GSI) is a premier organization committed to advancing geriatric care, education, and research across the country. Through advocacy, training, and collaboration, it aims to improve healthcare standards for senior citizens.
Dr. Haroon’s achievement highlights his dedication to promoting geriatric care, a field of increasing importance given India’s aging population.
Dr. Afreen Mubeen Sheikh, a native of Mangaluru has made her hometown proud when she recently won the SHE Award in Dubai for her dedicated service to her profession and for contributing to the cause of women empowerment in UAE.
Dr Afreen is an alumnus of K S Hegde Medical Academy where she pursued her MBBS. She later did her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Dr Afreen is a mentor and coach for foreign medical graduates seeking medical licensure in the UAE. She is a women’s health consultant in Mamahood, Dubai. Her expertise and guidance have empowered countless mothers to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. She has also successfully founded a women’s modest fashion brand by name ’Hayaa by Afreen’ in Dubai and also has a popular blog page by name ’The Whitecoat Mama’ on Instagram.
She uses the platform to raise awareness about women’s health and Gulf medical exams. She’s not only a respected medical professional and social media influencer but also a brand ambassador for several renowned brands in the UAE. Dr Afreen’s inspiring journey and her achievements were featured in a popular Dubai magazine ’Xpatzhub’ in October.
Dr Afreen is married to Dr Mohammad Mubeen who is a Paediatric Intensivist.
Deputy commissioner Dr Kumar announced the list of Rajyotsava awardees of Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday, October 30.
In total 34 people including president of Unity Hospital Dr Habib Rehman are selected for the award. In addition, 20 organizations including Dakshina Kannada district working journalists’ association are also selected for the award.
The list includes Yadupati Gowda (literature), Shekhara Gowda Bajpe (literature), Uttam Kumar J (Hindustani Music), Achyutha Marnadu Beluvai (Yakshagana), Bantwal Jayarama Acharya (Yakshagana), K Narayana Poojary Ujire (Yakshagana), Keshava Shaktinagar (Arts), Manjunath M G Sullia (arts), Pooja U Kanchan Kulai (drama), Dejappa Poojary N Vittal (art), Padma Malekudiya Malavantige (artisan), Krishna Prasad Devadiga Uppinangady (music), Chandrashekhar K Monkey stand (music), Gurupriya Nayak S Narimogaru (music), Pratima Sridhar Holla Kottara (Bharatanatya), P Krishnappa Bondel (environment), Shashidhara Poyyathabail Kotekar (journalism), Venkatesh Bantwal (journalism), K Wilfred D’Souza Peruvai (journalism), Dr Habib Rehman Mangaluru (medical), Dr Bhaskar Rao Bantwal (medical), Dr Sudhakar Shetty Pune (medical).
