Minister exhorts private hospitals to focus on rural areas

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October 19, 2011

Mangalore, October 19: Prestigious private hospitals should extend their services towards rural areas and contribute to the rural health care, said District in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar.

Addressing at the decennial celebration of A J Hospital and Research Centre on Tuesday, Mr Palemar said that private hospitals could play an important role in this aspect as they are in a better position to render services to society in terms of manpower and technologies.

“The private medical centres should focus on the rural areas to serve the people and the wealth should be utilised for the society”, he added.

He also commended the effort of entrepreneur A J Shetty, the chairman of AJ group of institutions, in developing the hospital to one of the most modern hospitals in this region.

Inaugurating the function Keshavananda Bharathi Swamiji, the seer of Edaneer Mutt, said that the AJ Hospital's growth in the past 10 years is astonishing and AJ Shetty's achievement will always be remembered.

Mr Shetty, who presided over the programme, distributed the prizes for the institution staff, who exhibited outstanding performance in different fields.

Dr Amitha Marla, Director Medical Administration welcomed the gathering, while Dr Prashanth Marla, Medical Director, AJ Hospital, delivered the introductory address.

Vice Chancellor, NITTE University Dr Shantharam Shetty, Dr Ramesh Pai, Dean, AJ Institute of Medical Science, Dr Sureshchandra Shetty, Principal, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, were present.

On the occasion, AJ Shetty couple was given a warm felicitation by the staff of the institution.


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February 3,2026

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Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

•    Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

•    The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

•    Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

•    Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.

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