Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 23: "This initiative focuses on free medical checkups, screening and early detection of common ailments like diabetes, hypertension and other forms of diseases may reduce early mortality and to create stable healthy society," said Dr Naveen, department of general medicine, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal during the free health camp, as a part of National Pharmacy week 2025-26 organized by NSS unit of Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil, in association with Indian Pharmaceutical Association, DK District, local branch, Mangaluru and Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal on January 23.

The health camp also a creative initiation and guidance by Dr A R Shabaraya, programme convener of National Pharmacy Week 2025-26, principal & director, Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil.

The guests of honors were Dr Nihal Rai, department of dermatology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal; and Dr Srikirthi, department of ophthalmology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal; and Dr Kumara Prasad S A, professor, Srinivas College of Pharmacy & vice president, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, DK District local branch, Mangaluru. NSS programme officer Dr Shripathy D, professor, SCP introduced and welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of health camp. Dr Padmavathi P Prabhu, professor, SCP & coordinator of Pharmacy Week, faculty members and NSS coordinators were present during the programme.

Vanditha, assistant professor anchored the programme and proposed vote of thanks.