Date: April 29, 2025
Venue: 6th Floor Demo Room, Dept. of Pediatrics
Theme: “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” The Department of Pediatrics proudly celebrated Autism Week on April 29, 2025, with a focus on promoting inclusivity and awareness through the lens of neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The event was inaugurated with a symbolic plant-watering ceremony by our respected unit chiefs — Dr. Sreekrishna, Dr. Rajanish, and Dr. Karthik — reflecting growth, nurturing, and sustainability.
Highlights of the event included:
Cultural performances: A creative mime by interns and an energetic dance by postgraduate students brought vibrancy and emotion to the occasion.
Expert talks: Insightful sessions were delivered by Dr. Sowmyashree (Pediatric Psychiatrist), Dr. Kishore (Pediatric Neurologist), and members of the neurodevelopmental team, sharing knowledge and perspectives on autism care.
The program concluded with a thank-you note from Dr. Sushmita (JR1), expressing appreciation to all participants and supporters.
With over 60 attendees, the event was a resounding success, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing neurodevelopmental care and fostering an inclusive healthcare environment.
Date: 3rd May 2025
Time: 9:30 am
Topic: “BEYOND THE TEARS : A DEEP DIV INTO DRY EYE”
Speaker: Dr. Sahil Goel – Junior Resident
Moderator: Dr. Sundip Shenoy – Professor
The weekly clinical update by the department of Ophthalmology will be held in Kadamba Hall on 3rd May 2025 at 9:30 am. All HOD’s & Faculty members, PG’s are requested to attend the same without fail.
In celebration of World Voice Day, the Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH) organized a special guest lecture session featuring two renowned experts in the field of laryngology.
Dr. Sanjay Subbaiah delivered an insightful talk titled “Neurolaryngology: Past, Present, and Future”, where he traced the evolution of neurogenic voice and swallowing disorder management. His presentation offered a comprehensive overview—from historical developments to current clinical practices and emerging innovations—providing attendees with a deeper understanding of this specialized domain.
Following this, Dr. Manjunath M.K. presented a detailed lecture on “Thyroplasty and Injection Laryngoplasty”, focusing on surgical techniques for voice restoration. He shared his expertise on patient selection, procedural nuances, and outcome expectations, offering practical guidance drawn from his extensive surgical experience.
The session was well-attended by faculty members, postgraduate students, and practicing clinicians. It was highly appreciated for its academic depth and clinical relevance, significantly enhancing participants’ knowledge of voice disorders and their management.
RRMCH continues to uphold its commitment to academic excellence and clinical innovation through such enriching events.
Every year International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This day also celebrates the contribution done by nurses to society around the world. On this day the International Council of Nurses organisation produces an International Nurses kit to educate and assist health workers globally with a different theme every year.
Every year National Technology Day is observed on 11 May to highlight the important role of Science in our daily lives and encourage students to opt for science as an option for a career. On this day Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test was held on 11 May 1998.
Every year on May 10, people worldwide observe World Lupus Day. Its purpose was to make us more aware of the fact that the seemingly unrelated symptoms are actually signs of a chronic, crippling autoimmune disease.
World Thalassaemia Day or International Thalassaemia Day is observed every year on 8 May in honour of all patients suffering from Thalassaemia and for their parents who have never lost hope for life, despite the burden of their disease. This day also encourages those who struggle to live with the disease.
World Athletics Day is observed on 7 May to raise awareness about sports among youth, in schools and institutions to promote athletics as the primary sport. And to introduce new talent and youngsters in the field of athletics.
World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May to spread awareness and care about asthma in the world. An annual event is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma. Asthma is a chronic inflammation of bronchitis causing cough, breathlessness, chest tightness etc.
