Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 7: ‘World Homoeopathy Day’ was celebrated at Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital (FMHMC&H), Deralakatte, commemorating the 267th birth anniversary of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, founder of Homoeopathy, on Thursday April 7.
The primary aim of this day is to raise public awareness about this alternative medical system and its contribution to the world of medicine. The theme of World Homoeopathy Day 2022 is ‘Enhancing the scope of Homoeopathy in Public health’.
Chief guest Dr Rajendra K V, IAS, deputy commissioner (DC) & district magistrate of Dakshina Kannada unveiled the newly installed statue of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann donated by Dr Shashi Kant Tiwari, former director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata and Savita Tiwari. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, blessed the statue of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. Dr Mageshpathy, alumnus of 1997 batch, head of the Homoeocare International Ltd, Tamil Nadu branch, on behalf of all gathered paid tribute to the founder of Homoeopathy, by garlanding his statue.
The dignitaries were welcomed in the college auditorium by purnakumba swagatha. The inauguration of the programme was held in the College Auditorium. The programme commenced by lighting the lamp by the chief guest DC Dr Rajendra K V, the guests of honour Dr Shashi Kant Tiwari, and Dr R Mageshpathy, alumnus of 1997 batch, head of the Homoeocare International Ltd, Tamil Nadu branch, president of the programme Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator FMHMC&H, Fr Rohan Dias, assistant administrator FMHMC&H, Dr ESJ Prabhu Kiran, principal FMHMC, Dr Vilma Meera D’souza, vice principal FMHMC and Dr Arun Varghese, convenor of World Homoeopathy Day 2022. For the inaugural function, district AYUSH officer Dr Mohammed Iqbal, medical officer of Ullal PHC Dr Sahana, representative from Dr Batra’s Homoeopathy, Mangaluru branch Dr Sangeetha were also present.
Dr Mukesh Batra Homoeopathy Scholarship awards were presented to the meritorious students. The gold scholarship was awared to Ashrita B A, silver scholarship to Ria Grace Devasia, and bronze scholarship to Sudheer K. The winners in the various competitions were also awarded during the programme.
The chief guest, DC Dr Rajendra K V in his inaugural address expressed his happiness on being a part of World Homoeopathy Day celebrations and conveyed his best wishes on the occasion. Applauded the Father Muller Charitable Institutions for rendering commendable service to humanity in the management of COVID crisis. Stated that all the systems of medicine must strive to reduce the pain and suffering of humanity in collaboration.
Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, in his presidential address conveyed good wishes and good health to the gathering on occasion of World Health Day 2022. He appreciated the efforts rendered by DC Dr Rajendra K V, for his able leadership and guidelines devised during COVID management.
Dr Shashi Kant Tiwari, shared his clinical experience with the budding of homoeopaths.
Dr R Mageshpathy in his motivational speech encouraged the students to achieve greater heights with this noble system of medicine. He appreciated the management for inculcating morals and ethos among the students to transform them into successful homoeopaths.
Administrator Fr Roshan Crasta appreciated the achievements of all the guests present for the day and encouraged the students to follow their footsteps.
Co-curricular competitions such as step up to express, TASK (Think, Ask, Speak, Knock), key notes, actions peek louder, crack it and quiz competitions for the students were conducted on this occasion.
In continuation with this and to create awareness about homoeopathy, a street play and walkathon will be held on April 9 in which the students and staff of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital will be participating.
Dr Deepa Rebello and Dr Manish Tiwari eloquently compered the programme.