Dr. Haroon H. Awarded Fellowship of the Geriatric Society of India (FGSI)
Mangalore, 15th December 2024: Dr. Haroon H., a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, was conferred the prestigious Fellowship of the Geriatric Society of India (FGSI) at the convocation ceremony held during the Annual National Conference of the Geriatric Society of India on 14th December 2024 in Cochin, Kerala.
The event was graced by the presence of Chief Patron Dr. V. K. Arora, National General Secretary Dr. O. P. Sharma, and President Dr. Sajesh Ashokan.
About Geriatrics
Geriatrics is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the health and well-being of elderly individuals. It focuses on managing age-related physical, emotional, and social challenges, with an emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and enhancing the quality of life for the aging population.
About the Geriatric Society of India
The Geriatric Society of India (GSI) is a premier organization committed to advancing geriatric care, education, and research across the country. Through advocacy, training, and collaboration, it aims to improve healthcare standards for senior citizens.
Dr. Haroon’s achievement highlights his dedication to promoting geriatric care, a field of increasing importance given India’s aging population.
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M'luru: School physical education teacher’s body found under mysterious circumstances in well
Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.
According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.
He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.
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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.
Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
