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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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
