Health Commission of Udupi diocese organised Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics gathering at Mount Rosary Church hall, Kallianpur, Santhekatte, on 28th April, 2019.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Mangaluru; V. Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa, Dean of Shirva; Rev. Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, Professor of St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangaluru; Dr Judith Lobo, Association dean ofManipal College of Nursing, Manipal; Dr Edward Lobo, Director of Udupi Diocesan Health Commission; Mr Jevan Lewis, Secretary of Udupi Diocesan Health Commission and other were present on the dias.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo inaugurated the programme by lighted the lamp. Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa delivered the keynote address on the occasion and presented the vision of the commission.
Rev. Fr Richard Coelho inaugurated Udupi Diocesan Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics Directory and said, “There are some people working as commission agents for private hospitals. This violates medical ethics while treating patients. Father Muller Hospital is serving patients since many years with quality service. We have been following medical ethics. Patients come to our hospital not only from neighboring districts but also from faraway places in north Karnataka. One must follow certain ethics in service sector. There are lots of difficulties while running a hospital and the administration is always under pressure. Even then, physicians must work in stable mind set and need to tackle things carefully.”
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo address the gathering and said, “The main vision of Jesus was to serve the poor and depressed and cure sickness. He dedicated his entire life to serve poor people. Christian community is service oriented by nature and has contributed more to the service sector. There is a vast role played by Christian people in serving the society or treating patients. Let us follow the path of Jesus Christ and adopt his thoughts in our lives.”
After the stage program Rev.Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado and Dr Judith Lobo made a power point presentation on the topic ‘From Cure to Care- A Paradigm Shift’.
Dr Edward Lobo welcomed and Mr Jeevan Lewis, secretary, Health Commission Udupi diocese, rendered the vote of thanks.
A good number of doctors, nurses and paramedic staff participated in the meet. Besides, spiritual directors, coordinating committee, secretaries of five deaneries and organising committee members were present.