Karnataka fully prepared for covid-19 vaccine distribution: Health Minister

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December 2, 2020

Bengaluru, Dec 2: The Covaxin Trails are going to be successful in the state and Karnataka is fully prepared for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccine, said Health & Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar.

He was speaking here after the launch of the third phase of the clinical trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin in Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa joined the event via video conference.

Dr Sudhakar said that it’s a matter of pride to our state that clinical trials are happening at 25 centres of 12 states across the country. 26,000 people are being administered with vaccination. 1,600-1,800 people are being administered Covid vaccination in our state alone.

People should be wary of rumours and misinformation during this trial period, he added.

Speaking on the side effects of the vaccine the Minister said that around 15-20 per cent Indian companies are developing vaccination globally. There may be side effects of vaccination. Experts are observing it and there is no need for panic at this stage, he added.

PM Narendra Modi government has reserved Rs.900 Cr for vaccine research. Prime Minister himself has visited and inspected the research centres in Pune, Ahmadabad and Hyderabad.

He said that the CM BS Yediyurappa led government in Karnataka has kept aside Rs 300 crore for Vaccine trials. Free of cost treatment is given to Covid patients. 1.25 lakh tests are conducted per day in the state and 1.2 Crore free Covid testing has been conducted so far, Minister explained.

He said that Karnataka is fully prepared for vaccine distribution, 29,451 vaccine distribution centres have been identified and 10,008 trained staff are ready. 2,855 cold storage centres are available for storage of vaccines. Regional centres are being set up in Bengaluru, Shivamogga and Bellary.

Healthcare workers will be given the vaccination in the first phase followed by frontline warriors, people aged above 50 years and people of with comorbidities, said Dr Sudhakar.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

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.