Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 14: The inaugural programme of the EXPLORA 2025 - bridging Homoeopathic education, practice & research, international homoeopathy conference of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMC) was held at Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady on November 14.
Kamala Bai B, KAS, chief administrative officer, department of AYUSH, government of Karnataka served as the chief guest. Dr Ashley Ross, head of the department of homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, South Africa and Dr Kim Antony Jobst, consultant and director Functional Shift Consulting Ltd UK were the guests of honour. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions presided over the inaugural programme.
The formal inaugural programme began with invoking of God’s blessings in the form of a prayer song. The organizing secretary, Dr Sheena K N then escorted the dignitaries on to the dais. Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta, administrator, FMHMC&H, gave the welcome address. The conference was symbolically inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries on the dais.
On this occasion, Research Bulletin 2025 was released by the guest of honour Dr Ashley Ross and Annual College Magazine – Pioneer 2025 was unveiled by Dr Kim Antony Jobst. The staff editor of Pioneer 2025, Dr Deena M Monteiro, Research Bulletin 2025, editor, Dr Siddhesha and Chethana, secretary, Student Research Club joined the dignitaries for the release.
Dr Jayesh Sanghavi, chairman, Global Homoeopathy Foundation congratulated the gathering for the successful collaboration of GHF and FMHMC in materialising this international conference, and emphasised the need of the hour being research in homoeopathy which needs to be developed further.
Dr Eshwara Das, former advisor (Homoeopathy) to ministry of AYUSH, government of India and currently serving as trustee and patron, Global Homoeopathy Foundation was felicitated by the director of FMCI, Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo along with the dignitaries on the dais on this solemn occasion for his contributions to the field of Homoeopathy.
The chief guest, Kamala Bai B, released KRANEIUM software and in her inaugural address recalled how all are chasing the lifestyle disorders added on by the adulterations in all aspects even in medicines. The alternative system of medicines are a good source to improve lifestyle and quality of life.
Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director, FMCI, presented mementos to the chief guest and guests of honour, symbolizing gratitude and goodwill. In his presidential address recalled the seeds of FMCI being sown by Fr Augustus Muller through homoeopathy and how far it has reached in its growth. Heal and comfort at mental, physical and spiritual level is our motto at FMCI, where this international conference is being held covering research advancements and the latest frontiers in homoeopathy. Director welcomed all the delegates to the Rome of East-Mangaluru.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, principal, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College followed by the national anthem.
Dr Reshel Noronha and Dr Nandan Krishna compered the programme.
Fr Nelson D Pais, administrator, Father Muller Pharmaceutical Division, Fr Ashwin L Crasta, assistant administrator, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Dr Vilma M D’Souza, vice principal, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Dr Girish Navada U K medical superintendent, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital, Dr Sheena K N, organizing secretory, EXPLORA 2025 were present on to the dais.
Dr Kim Jobst (United Kingdom), Dr Ashley Ross (South Africa), Dr Asha Kiran (Australia), Dr Nicola Cutinho (Germany) and 24 more from all over India will be present. Topics related to research, educational methodology and latest advances in Homoeopathy will be addressed.
More than 1500 delegates from all over India will be attending the conference.
As part of the international conference, Explora Fiesta 2025 organized by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (FMHMC&H) to bring together a vibrant celebration of food, fashion, and fun from November 14 to 16 between 4.30 pm to 9 pm at the Father Muller Grounds, Kankanady, will be flagged off on November 14 by Michael D’Souza, entrepreneur from Dubai, Remona Evette Pereira, a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer recognized by Golden Book of World Record and Reuben Jason Machado, Golden Book of World Record awardee followed by their performances.