Mangaluru's Dr. Haroon Hussain conferred prestigious FICP Fellowship, represents K'taka at APICON'26
Patna: Dr. Haroon H., Consultant Physician at KMC Hospital, has been conferred the Fellowship of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP), one of the highest academic honours awarded by the Association of Physicians of India.
The fellowship was formally presented during the convocation ceremony of APICON 2026, the 81st Annual National Conference of API, held at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre.
In addition to receiving the fellowship, Dr. Haroon represented Karnataka as a National Faculty Speaker at APICON 2026. He delivered an academic lecture titled “Geriatric Giants in Indian Practice: Identifying and Managing Frailty, Falls, and Functional Decline.”
The lecture focused on practical and India-specific approaches to managing age-related health conditions. It highlighted the growing burden of geriatric health challenges and underlined the need for structured and organised geriatric care systems in the country. The session was well received by attending physicians and delegates.
Marking another major academic milestone, Dr. Haroon authored a chapter titled “Geriatric Giants in Indian Practice” in Progress in Medicine 2026 (Volume 36), a leading reference textbook for physicians.
The publication is an official release of the Indian College of Physicians and was launched during APICON 2026. The book is widely regarded as an authoritative update for practicing physicians across India and serves as a key academic resource.
Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Haroon highlighted that India is witnessing a rapid increase in its elderly population, making healthy ageing a national priority. He outlined several key pillars for improving geriatric care.
He stressed the importance of adult immunisation, including vaccines against influenza, pneumonia, and other preventable illnesses, particularly for senior citizens.
Dr. Haroon also emphasised regular health screening, noting that early detection of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension can help prevent long-term disability.
On preventing frailty and falls, he pointed out that strength training, proper nutrition, and safer home environments can significantly reduce functional decline and fall-related complications among older adults.
About Dr. Haroon H.
Dr. Haroon H. Hassan is a Consultant in Internal Medicine at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru. With a special academic and clinical interest in Geriatric Medicine, he is actively involved in teaching, research, and promoting evidence-based medical care.
His conferment as a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians reflects his sustained contribution to clinical practice, academics, and professional leadership at the national level.
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Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra's Deputy CM at 5 pm on Saturday
Mumbai (PTI): NCP's Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar will be sworn-in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing her deceased husband and party chief Ajit Pawar, at the Lok Bhavan here at 5 pm on Saturday.
Lok Bhavan (formerly Raj Bhavan) gave this information.
Governor Acharya Devvrat, who is currently in Mussoorie, will arrive in Mumbai at 4 pm, it said.
NCP's legislature party meeting is scheduled to take place in the city at 2 pm, where Sunetra Pawar is set to be named as its leader. After that she will take oath as the first woman deputy CM of the state.
She held talks with party leaders after arriving here from Baramati early morning on Saturday.
Ajit Pawar, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, was killed in a plane crash in Baramati along with four others on January 28.
