World Hospice and Palliative Care Day observed in Mysuru

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The Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), in association with the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), observed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026 on Saturday by organising an awareness rally to highlight this year’s global theme, ‘Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care’.

The rally, which began at the Mysuru City Corporation office and culminated at the Sri Chamarajendra Arasu Boarding School, witnessed the participation of around 550 people, including students, healthcare professionals, NGO representatives, volunteers and members of the public.

The rally was flagged off by Mansoor Ahmed, professor and head of the Department of Community Medicine, MMC&RI. M.R. Seetharam, advisor, SVYM, Gowthami P. of the Community Health team, SVYM and others were present.

A stage programme was organised at the school following the rally.

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