Annual gathering of the Health Commission of Udupi Diocese and Diocesan Health Directory release programmes were held at Bishop House Udupi, 3rd November, 2019.
“Jesus Christ cured all ill people and helped to overcome from the difficulties they faced. But today his noble service should be continued in the same way. The service of doctors is equal to Jesus’s service. Thus, there is need to raise even more awareness and give information on treatment and sound health” said the bishop.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Dean of Udupi deanery and Parish Priest of Udupi; Dr Edward Nazareth, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fr Muller’s Hospital, Mangaluru; Dr Edward Lobo, Director of Health Commission; Rev. Fr Chetan Lobo, PRO of Udupi Diocese; Mr Jeevan Lewis, Secretary, Diocesan Health Commission and others were present on the dias.
Rev. Fr Chetan Lobo was honoured on the occasion. Jeevan Lewis, secretary, diocesan health commission delivered annual report. Chief Guest of the event, Dr Edward Nazareth gave a PPT presentation on 'creating health awareness'. Health commission Directory “DONUM” was released by the dignitaries.
Health Commission of Udupi diocese has conducted many awareness activities like diabetes, Cancer, drug abuse and alcohol addiction, Bone density test, general health check-up camps, dental check-up, blood donation and blood grouping.
Deanery Directors, Coordinators, Parish Coordinators, nurses, para medics, spiritual directors and coordinators were present on the occasion.
Dr Edward Lobo welcomed the gathering. Mr Jeevan Lewis delivered vote of thanks. Mrs Prathiba Lydia Braggs and Dr Sonal Jenifer Corda compeered the programme.