Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 15: Family adoption programme in Kateel was formally launched by Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangaluru, at a function held on July 15, in the centre for basic sciences, Bejai, KMC here.
This programme provides an experiential learning opportunity for the undergraduate medical students towards community health care.
Dr B Unnikrishnan, dean, KMC, Mangaluru presided over the function. Dr Sujay Bhandary, taluk health officer, Mangaluru was the chief guest and Dr Bhaskar Kotian, administrative medical officer of primary health centre, Kateel was the guest of honour.
Dr Rekha T, professor and head, department of community medicine welcomed the gathering. Dr B Unnikrishnan unveiled the logbook designed for the family adoption programme. Dr Sujay Bhandary appreciated the administration and faculty of KMC, Mangaluru for taking this initiative and urged the students to actively participate in community service.
Dr Bhaskar Kotian expressed his happiness in collaborating with the department of community medicine, KMC, Mangaluru to deliver community health care in Kateel. Faculty members, postgraduates and first year medical students of KMC, Mangaluru were present.