Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Apr 24: Dr Clement Cutinho, popularly known as ‘Doctor of poor', passed away on Saturday April 24. He was 80.
Born in Mundkur, Karkala taluk, he did his primary schooling at the local government school and then completed high school from Pompei High school, Ikala and college from St Aloysius College Mangaluru. He studied medicine at Kasturba Medical College.
In 1976, he started his service at Kinnigoli and became very popular for his treatment and friendly attitude. He used his car to shift patients from remote areas to various hospitals in the city. He used to treat patients for a very nominal fee and help those who could not afford to buy medicines.
In his 51 years of medical service, he received many awards and felicitations from noted organizations and institutions.
Mortal remains of Dr Clement will be brought to residence in Kinnigoli on Friday April 30 at 2:30 pm and will leave residence at 3:30 pm for Immaculate Conception Church, Kinnigoli, followed by Mass at 4:00 pm.