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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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
