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Dr. Haroon H. Awarded Fellowship of the Geriatric Society of India (FGSI)

Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangalore :

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.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / December 15th, 2024

Dr Syed Althaf appointed director of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA:

Dr. Syed Altaf, Director Kidwai Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru

Bengaluru :

Dr Syed Althaf, professor and head of the Department of Surgical Oncology, has been appointed as Director of the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.

The government order was issued by Mohammed Mohsin, Principal Secretary of the Medical Education Department, following a report by the investigating committee headed by Arundhathi Chandrashekar, Commissioner, Department of Treasuries.

The report highlighted that the institute, under Dr Lokesh, misused funds, provided low-quality treatment to patients at much higher costs, lacked necessary medicine stocks, violated the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act in tender procurements, and committed corruption, among other things.

Dr. Syed Althaf has been practicing as General Surgeon in Karnataka for a considerable amount of time, and is respected by his peers. Whether you’re coming for a simple check-up or a more complex treatment, you will be treated with utmost empathy.

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology is a cancer care hospital here. It is an autonomous institution of the Government of Karnataka and a Regional Cancer Centre funded by the Government of India. It was granted Regional Cancer Center status on 1 November 1980.

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai played a major role in donating 20 acres of the campus land and Rs.100,000 for the radiotherapy machine. It was founded on 26 June 1973. The Government of Karnataka, by an order on 27 December 1979, converted the institute into an autonomous institution.

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai (18 February 1894-24 October 1954) was a politician, an Indian independence activist and a socialist. Kidwai served as a Minister of Communications in the first Cabinet of Independent India.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / February 17th, 2023