Doctors should not neglect patients'

April 4, 2011

Mangalore, April 4: Doctors should always maintain a bond with patients as constant touch between them is very necessary in some cases, said well known Cardiologist Dr K Mukund.

He was speaking after inaugurating the free heart problems detection and diabetic check up camp for general public organised under the joint auspices of Dakshina Kannada district unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), Omega Hospitals Omega Hospitals (P) Ltd., Mangalore, Heart Scan Foundation, Mangalore and Youth Centre, Padil at Kulal Health Centre here on Monday.

Dr Mukund exhorted the doctors not to reduce their relationship with their patients to mere 'touch and go' level. “If a patient calls his doctor anytime for any health related suggestion or clarification, the latter should attend the call and respond positively,” he said, adding that now a days there are some doctors, who don't bother to talk to their patients after giving them 'treatment for money'. “This phenomenon should be changed and doctors should always take care of their patients,” he said.

He also urged the people not to be negligent about their health. In case anyone of you experience pain in your chest, immediately consult your doctor and get treatment, as immediate treatment is necessary for heart related problems, he insisted.

The morning to noon programme was organised to mark the World Health Day, which will be celebrated on April 7 throughout the world under the banner of World Health Organisation.

The World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). This Day is held to mark WHO's founding, and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. The WHO organizes international, regional and local events on the Day related to a particular theme.

Hundreds of people took benefit from the camp, said Annaiah Kulal, President, district president of KRV. Explaining procedure of the camp he said, all the participants underwent free check up in the beginning. Those who have heart problems will undergo heart scanning, ECG and urine test. Deserved patients can also undergo the Angiogram, Angioplasty and Open Heart Surgery at concession rates at Omega Hospital, he said.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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