Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted an awareness session on chicken pox for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Govt. High School & Govt. higher primary school, Malliakatte students. The talk was delivered by Dr Aparna Nair and coordinated by Mrs Shashiprabha, reaching 124 students.

Dept of Community Medicine, KMC Mangalore conducted an awareness talk on chicken pox for students of St Joseph’s Primary School. The session was attended by 50 students and was delivered by Dr Aparna Nair (Post Graduate), with coordination by Mrs Lekhna (Health Educator).

Dept of Community Medicine, KMC Mangalore, in collaboration with Moodushedde Grama Panchayath and Shri Shiva Shakthi Bhajana Mandira, organized a multi-specialty medical camp on 2nd January 2026 at the Community Hall, Shri Shiva Shakthi Bhajana Mandira, Shivnagara.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted a cancer awareness talk on account of World Cancer Day at Karnataka Bank, Kodialbail Branch. The session was delivered by Dr Pulastya Gangopadhyay and attended by around 200 participants.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore organized the 6th Dr B S Saijan Endowment Oration with CME on 10 Feb 2026 at MEU AV Hall. Prof (Dr) Pankaj Bhardwaj delivered the oration on “Unheard Voices: Screening Elderly Population in India – Learnings from Thar.”

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore, in collaboration with CHC Moodbidri, observed World Cancer Day on 4 Feb 2026 at S N M Polytechnic College, Moodbidri. The session covered oral, breast & cervical cancer awareness, screening, HPV vaccination & tobacco cessation.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted a health check-up for MAM & SAM children on 11 Feb 2026 at the Deputy Director of Women & Child Development Office, Bejai. Dr Ajay spoke on proper nutrition for under-five children. 22 beneficiaries were screened;

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted a general health camp on 16 Feb 2026 at Purnji Gudde Anganwadi, Elinje. Dr Ajay Mallya and team screened 21 beneficiaries for hypertension and diabetes; 3 were referred to Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore, in collaboration with Beedi Welfare Organisation, conducted a general health camp on 17 Feb 2026 near Koragajja Katte, Ullanje village. A total of 83 beedi rollers were screened for BP, blood sugar, hemoglobin, BMI, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted a health camp for students of St Agnes College. A total of 1003 students were screened. The camp was organized by MSWs Mrs Sharavathi & Mr Hariprasad, with participation from PGs and interns.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore held congratulates Dr Animesh Jainn for receiving the Best Oral Paper Presentation Award at IAPSMCON 2026, the 53rd Annual National IAPSM & 32nd Gujarat State IAPSM Conference held at NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Silvassa.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore hosted an online adjunct faculty lecture by Dr Ravinder Mamtani, Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. The session on lifestyle medicine was attended by 250 students.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted an awareness session for parents and teachers at DK Zilla Panchayath Primary School, Padavu, Bikarnakatte. The session was delivered by Mr Hariprasad and attended by 53 participants, focusing on dengue, malaria, diabetes, and hypertension.

Congratulations to Dr Girish J on receiving the DHR Young Medical Faculty PhD Research Grant. The research will be conducted under the guidance of Dr Prasanna Mithra P, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, MAHE Manipal.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted an awareness talk on harmful effects of drug use among adolescents at KGTTI, Mangalore. The session was delivered by Dr Ajay Mallya, attended by around 100 students, and organized by MSW Mrs Shashiprabha.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore is organizing a PG Quiz on 6 & 7 April 2026 as part of World Health Day 2026. Open to MD, MPH, MSc and all specialties. Prelims on 6 April and finals on 7 April. Register before 4 April.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore, in collaboration with Lions & Leo Club Kadri Hills, conducted a general health camp with blood donation and eye check-up on 29 Mar at Lions Seva Mandir, Mallikatte. A total of 63 beneficiaries were screened, with distribution of free spectacles.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted an Intercollegiate PG Quiz for World Health Day 2026. Dr Animesh Jain was the quiz master. Three teams participated. Ms Sruthi Asokan and Dr Mohammad Rafi Shaik secured 1st place, while Dr Meera K Kartha and Dr Sr Jiksy Jose secured 2nd

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore organized a World Health Day 2026 guest lecture on 7 April at MEU AV Hall. Dr K B Hebbar and Mr K Thampan spoke on plantation science, climate change, and their impact on health.

Dept of Com Med, KMC Mangalore conducted a health awareness talk for construction workers on 9 Apr 2026 at Mukund MGM Realty site, Kottara. The session covered TB, substance use, vector-borne diseases, and heat stress. A total of 60 workers attended.