Udupi: 'International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction' celebrated at Dr T M A Pai Hall, Manipal

An awareness programme marking the "International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction" was inaugurated today at Dr T M A Pai Hall, Manipal. The event was organised by KH Learn and the Centre for Disaster Management, in collaboration with the departments of emergency medicine, hospital administration, and community medicine, with a focus on educating and empowering the next generation for a resilient future.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by several esteemed dignitaries, including Dr Padmaraj Hegde, dean of Kasturba Medical College, Dr Padma Rani, director of Manipal School of Communication, Dr Anil Rana, director of Manipal Institute of Technology, Dr Somshekar Baht, joint director of MIT, Dr Naveen, professor and head of the department of hospital administration, and Dr Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan, professor and head of the department of emergency medicine at KMC Manipal.

The programme continued with sessions led by experts in disaster management, focusing on strategies for risk reduction, preparedness, and the integral role healthcare professionals play in managing disasters.

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