Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital observes World Homeopathy Day

By John V Tauro
Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 12 Apr 2021: Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kankanady, here observed World Homoeopathy Day, commemorating 266th birth anniversary of our founder Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann at Father Muller Auditorium, Deralakatte, here on Saturday, April 10.

 

The programme began with the prayer song by Mr Shreyank Kotian and team.

 

The chief guest for the programme was Dr Shridhara B S, joint director, department of AYUSH, Karnataka and the guest of honor was Dr Anita Francis, distinguished Alumnus 1996 UG batch, St Mary’s Homoeopathic Clinic, Bengaluru.

 

Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions presided the programme.

 

 

Dr Shivaprasad K, convener, World Homoeopathy Day 2021 escorted the dignitaries Dr Shridhara B S, Dr Anita Francis, Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator, FMHMC&H and Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, orincipal, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College on to the dais.

 

Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran welcomed the gathering.

 

In the inaugural address,  Dr Shridhara B S, urged the faculty and students to create awareness to the community about Homoeopathy; so that the graduates and system flourishes and contributes to the wellness of the society.

 

As an expression of gratitude and appreciation, the Covid warriors were honored by Dr Shridhara B S.

 

Dr Shridara distributed the prizes and medals for the winners of the competitions held towards Pioneer 2020. Prizes for the postgraduates who participated consistently in ‘Colours of Materia Medica’ - Wall Magazine, an activity being conducted by department of Materia Medica were distributed by Fr Roshan Crasta.

 

Fr Roshan presented the Meritorious Student Cash Award of Rs 5,000 for scoring overall highest marks in the I-IV BHMS examinations sponsored by the 6th batch of Mullerians in memory of the completion of 25 years to Dr Riya Susan George of 2014-15 batch and Ms Dania P Johnson of 2015-16 batch.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Roshan stressed on the duty of every Homoeopathic practitioner to promote Homoeopathy and reiterated the message given Dr Shridhara.

 

Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho distributed the awards and prizes for the winners of the competitions held in view of World Homoeopathy Day celebrations. The competitions included competitions such as Extempore, Slide Pe Charcha, Essay writing, Tableau, Poster presentation, Homoeopathic Drug Picture presentation, Caricaturing, Quiz competition and Singing competition.

 

The prestigious Dr Mukesh Batra Homoeopathy Gold, Siver, and Bronze Scholarships were awarded to Dr Bijitha Mandal B G, Dr Madhire Vishnuvardhan Reddy and Dr Aleena Thomas respectively.

 

Dr Skandan S Kumar was conferred with the Amritha Sparsha award for his literary contribution in the field of Homoeopathy and he was felicitated on this occasion by Fr Coelho.

 

In his presidential address, Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho emphasized the faculty to reach out to the community and take a stand to uplift Homoeopathy to greater heights.

 

Dr Anita Francis shared the success story of her professional life to the upcoming budding homoeopathic scholars.

 

The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr Shivaprasad K followed by Institution anthem.

 

The programme was compered by Dr Anusha G, Assistant Professor, Dr Anusha G, Assistant Professor, department of pharmacy and Dr Rakhal, Assistant Professor, department of repertory.