World COPD Day

An event regarding World COPD Day was conducted in Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga on 20th November 2024 by the Department of Respiratory Medicine.

Dr. Basavakumara Swamiji were invited to the event as our chief guest. Dr. Prashanth G., Dean, Basaveshwara Medical College were also invited as our respected guest. Dr. M.S. Rajesh Medical, Superintendent, Dr. Nagendra Gowda M. R. Deputy Medical Superintendent and Professor of Respiratory Medicine Dr. H. M. Virupaksha , Head of Department of Respiratory Medicine Dr. Basavaraj Sangolli looked after the program proceedings.

To Begin with the program started with a prayer from Varshini S.H. 3rd year student Basaveshwara Medical College.

Followed by a welcome speech on the importance of the day by Dr. Basavaraj Sangolli.

Later Professor of Respiratory Medicine Dr. H.M. Virupaksha sir spoke about the importance of COPD Day and measures to prevent it.

Next Dr. Basavakumara Swamiji spoke about the importance of health and added a proverb 'Swasha channagiddare vishvasa channagiruttade'. He also added 'wealth is useless without health' . So, maintaining our health should be our main goal and we should gain enough knowledge to maintain our health.

The program was proceeded by Dr. Prashanth G, Dean, Basaveshwara Medical College. He asked everyone to utilise the facility provided by the Department of Respiratory Medicine and he also asked to gain knowledge on the development of respiratory system and its functions.

Medical Superintendent Dr. M S Rajesh and Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Nagendra Gowda M. R. also spoke about the day.

The program was continued by 2nd year students of Basaveshwara Medical College by performing a skit based on COPD and

Head of all the departments and nursing students also participated in the program.

Associate professor Dr. Jagadeesh propose the vote of thanks. Several patients were offered free diagnosis and advice.