The inaugural Dr. Sudarshan Ballal Oration 2024 was organised by the Department of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore.
Prof. Vivekanand Jha, Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health, India, delivered an oration on the theme: "Clinical Care and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Should Be Two Sides of the Same Coin." Prof. Vivekanand Jha underscored the indispensable role of research in refining clinical practices and called for greater collaboration between clinicians and researchers to address global healthcare challenges effectively.
The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Chief Guest Lt. Gen. Dr. M.D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE; Guests of Honour: Dr. Sharath K Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences, MAHE; Dr. M Vijayakumar, Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya Deemed to be University; Dr. Dilip G Naik, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Mangalore Campus; Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Dean, KMC 亚洲通_亚洲通官网; and Dr. B. Unnikrishnan, Dean, KMC Mangalore. Presided by: Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
The gathering paid tribute to Dr. Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (MHEPL), for his exceptional contributions as a clinician, leader, and visionary. Testimonials from faculty, administrative staff, and students highlighted the far-reaching impact of Dr. Ballal’s leadership and his relentless commitment to improving healthcare standards.
