International Day of Action for Rivers is observed every year on March 14, which falls on a Sunday in some years. The day is also referred to as the International Day for Actions Against Dams and for Rivers, Water, and Life. Since 1998, this day has been observed globally
The International Women’s Day 2026 campaign theme is “Give to Gain”, focusing on the power of generosity, mentorship, and investment to drive gender equality. Simultaneously, the United Nations has announced the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, emphasizing legal protections and tangible policy changes.
The Department of Community Medicine and the Department of ENT conducted a Health Education and Hearing Screening Program for school students at Sacred School, located in the Chunchankuppe Rural Field Practice Area, on Monday, 09-03-2026. The program was organized as part of World Hearing Day 2026.
Dr. Harsha Gowda, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and Dr. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of ENT, delivered educational sessions on the importance of hearing health, prevention of ear diseases, and early detection of hearing problems.As part of the program, postgraduate students and interns performed an educational skit to create awareness among the students about hearing care and healthy ear practices. Following the skit, a screening program was conducted to identify ear-related diseases among the students.
Around 200 students from classes 5th to 9th participated in the program and benefited from the health education and screening activities.
Venue: Royal Public School, Channasandra
Date: 10-03-2026
Organized by: Department of Community Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital
A Health Education and Comprehensive School Health Check-up Programme was conducted on 10th March 2026 at Royal Public School, Channasandra. The programme was organized by the Department of Community Medicine of Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital in coordination with the Department of ENT-HNS and the Department of Public Health Dentistry of Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Srividiya V, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Manasa A R. Postgraduate students Dr. Sunil Biradar and Dr. Haripriya (1st year) actively participated in organizing the camp.
The Post Graduate Orientation Program 2026 was conducted on 9 March 2026 to welcome newly admitted postgraduate students and familiarize them with institutional rules, hospital functioning, academic requirements, and professional responsibilities.
The program commenced at 9:15 AM with a Welcome Address by the Dean, Dr. Sathyamurthy B, who greeted the newly admitted postgraduate students and emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline, and professionalism during their postgraduate training.
This was followed by an Address by the Principal, Dr. Basavaraj Bandare (9:30 – 9:40 AM), who highlighted the core values of the institution, expectations from postgraduate students, and the crucial role of postgraduate education in shaping competent and responsible medical professionals.
We are proud to share that our beloved Founder Chancellor, Dr. A. C. Shanmugam, has been featured in the prestigious newspaper Times of India – The Brand of India dated 26 January 2026, on the occasion of the Republic Day Special Edition.
He has been recognized as one of the “Leadership: A Changemaker” under the segment “Growth Drivers of the Nation”, in appreciation of his remarkable contributions to the field of education and his visionary leadership.
This recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to academic excellence, institutional development, and nation-building through education.
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & neck surgery (ENT) celebrated World Hearing Day on March 4 th with an awareness program conducted in the hospital lobby. The event aimed to highlight the importance of ear and hearing care, promote early detection of hearing loss, and educate the public about preventive measures. The world hearing day 2026 theme is From communities to classrooms: Hearing care for all children. The programcommenced with an inaugural address by the Head of the Department of ENT Dr T.M.Nagaraj, who emphasized the global burden of hearing loss and the need for early identification and intervention.
This was followed by an address by our Medical Superintendent Dr Praveen Kumar sir, who spoke about the importance of public awareness regarding hearing health. He emphasized the responsibility of healthcare institutions and professionals in educating the community about preventive ear care and ensuring that individuals with hearing difficulties seek timely medical attention.
Date: 23 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Lecture Hall – 3, 1st Floor, Department of Physiology
Mode: Offline
The Department of Physiology successfully organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program titled “Physiology Unplugged: The Engine Behind Every day Clinical Practice” on 23rd February 2026. The program aimed to reinforce the clinical relevance of physiological
principles and to promote active, student-centered learning.
The CME was conducted under the leadership of:
Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Priyanka Singh, Professor &; Head, Department of Physiology
Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Jyothi Vybhavi V S, Professor, Department of Physiology
Mrs. Rohini H N, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Shreya Gopal, PG Student
All other faculty members and postgraduate students of the Department of Physiology actively served as members of the Organizing Committee, contributing to planning, coordination, student guidance, evaluation processes, and overall program execution.
The program was conducted as per the approved schedule
The Department of Anatomy at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital organized an insightful guest lecture titled “Turning Concepts into Marks – Histology & Embryology Simplified” on 28th February 2026 (Saturday) from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
The program began with an invocation, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Mangala S, Head of the Department of Anatomy. The keynote speaker for the session was Dr. Vasudha Kulkarni, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy at Akash Medical College & Research Centre.
Dr. Vasudha Kulkarni delivered an engaging and student-focused lecture, emphasizing the importance of understanding core concepts in Histology and Embryology and effectively translating conceptual clarity into examination performance. She shared practical strategies to simplify complex topics, making them more approachable and easier to retain. An online quiz conducted through Google Forms added an interactive dimension to the session, encouraging active student participation and reinforcing learning.
The lecture witnessed enthusiastic involvement from students and faculty members. Feedback collected through Google Forms reflected that the session was highly interactive, informative, and beneficial in strengthening conceptual understanding.
The program concluded with the felicitation of the guest speaker by the Dean, followed by a vote of thanks by Mrs. Padmalatha, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy. The event ended with high tea, providing an opportunity for informal interaction and discussion.
Overall, the guest lecture was a meaningful academic initiative that enriched students’ learning experience and reinforced the importance of concept-based learning in medical education.
RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital proudly congratulates Dr. Anbazhagan K, Central Research Lab, and Dr. Sangeetha S, Professor, Department of Microbiology, on being conferred the Best Article Award by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM).
The award was presented in recognition of their outstanding Case Report published in the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (IJCCM). Their work reflects academic excellence, research dedication, and meaningful contribution to the field of critical care medicine.
This achievement highlights the institution’s strong research culture and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge through quality publications.
RRMCH extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Anbazhagan K and Dr. Sangeetha S on this well-deserved recognition and wishes them continued success in their academic and research pursuits.
