Father Muller Medical College Hosts EM Karnataka 2026 Conference
Mangaluru – On 14 November 2026 the Department of Emergency Medicine at Father Muller Medical College organised the sixth EM Karnataka state‑level conference in partnership with the Karnataka Emergency Physicians Association (KEPA).
The inaugural ceremony was led by Rev. Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, while Dr. Shalini Nalwad, Director of ICATT and Air Ambulance Services, served as chief guest. Attendees included Rev. Dr. Michael Santhumayor, Administrator of FMMC; Rev. Fr. George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator of Father Muller Medical College Hospital; Dr. Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean of the college; Dr. Bharath Kempanna, President of KEPA; Dr. Annaiah Kulal, KMC Observer; and Dr. Shailaja, Organising Secretary.
This year’s theme, “Climate Change and Emergency Medicine – Preparing for the Health Crisis of Tomorrow”, highlighted the urgency of building resilient emergency services to meet climate‑related health threats. Dr. Kiran Shetty, Professor and Head of the Emergency Medicine Department, delivered the welcome address and chaired the event.
In her speech, chief guest Dr. Shalini Nalwad likened emergency physicians to mavericks, praising their rapid judgment and decisive action. She emphasized the satisfaction of knowing every possible effort was made to save a life and underscored the role of emergency teams in preserving organs for donation. Dr. Nalwad also recounted her work establishing India’s first Civil Aviation Regulation for patient airlift and organ transport, noting how organized air‑ambulance services have saved countless lives.
President Dr. Bharath Kempanna urged young physicians to cultivate leadership, uphold professional commitment, and strengthen the emergency medicine community. A notable moment of the ceremony was the launch of KEPA’s official website and the release of a Kannada First Aid Training Manual titled “ಪ್ರಥಮ చಿಕಿಚ್ಚೆ (ತ್ವರಿತ ಉಲ್ಲೆಖ மಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶಿ)”. The illustrated guide covers CPR, choking, heart attacks, strokes, burns, snake bites and other emergencies, aiming to equip Kannada‑speaking citizens with essential first‑aid skills.
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News
