Health Awareness Talks "In Celebration of the Birthday of His Holiness Janab Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali al-Hussaini Saheb" by Department of General Surgery

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The Department of General Surgery, Khaja Bandanawaz University, organised a three-day Health Awareness Talk series from 15th to 17th September 2026, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM each day, at the General Surgery OPD, KBN Teaching & General Hospital (KBNT&GH), Kalaburagi, in celebration of the Birthday of His Holiness Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali al-Hussaini Saheb, SajjadaNashin, Dargah Hazrath Khaja Bandanawaz (Rh). The programme was organised with the objective of extending free health education and awareness directly to patients and attendants visiting the surgical outpatient department, as a mark of service on this auspicious occasion.

The valedictory session on 17th September 2026 was graced by Dr. P. S. Shankar, Sr. CEO, FOMS, Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalaburagi, as the Chief Guest, who felicitated the speakers and interacted with patients and residents present at the OPD.

The programme was organized with great reverence and enthusiasm to commemorate this special occasion and to express our heartfelt respect, gratitude, and warm birthday wishes to our esteemed Chancellor.

As part of the celebrations, a series of academic presentations and interactive sessions were conducted by Interns on clinically relevant surgical topics. For general public in vernacular languages., Kannada and Hindi.The details of the sessions are as follows:

15th September 2026: A health talk on "Renal Calculi: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment" was delivered by Dr. Ankith and Dr. Abhishek, who spoke on the causes and risk factors of urinary stone disease, measures for prevention, and the available treatment options, and addressed queries raised by patients and attendants.

16th September 2026: A session on "Diabetic Foot: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment" was conducted by Dr. Aishwarya and Dr. Chandbibi, who highlighted the importance of foot care in diabetic patients, early warning signs of diabetic foot complications, and preventive practices to avoid limb-threatening infections and ulcers.

17th September 2026: A talk on "Dog Bite: Prevention & Treatment" was delivered by Dr. Amina and Dr. Gautami, covering first-aid measures, the importance of timely wound care and anti-rabies vaccination, and preventive precautions against animal bites, in the presence of the Chief Guest Dr. P. S. Shankar.

During each session, the presenting interns and students set aside time at the end of the talk to interact directly with the patients and their attendants, encouraging them to freely raise questions and share concerns. Several common misconceptions were addressed in the process — such as the belief that renal calculi are caused solely by hard water intake, that diabetic foot wounds do not need medical attention unless they turn severe, and that vaccination is unnecessary after a bite from a seemingly healthy-looking dog. These doubts were clarified with simple, scientifically accurate explanations delivered in the patients' own language (Kannada and Hindi), ensuring the information was easily understood. The interactive format left patients and their attendants with a clearer understanding of prevention, early warning signs, and the importance of timely treatment, and was well received as a valuable extension of the day's academic session.

Key Takeaways

The three-day outreach succeeded in taking focused, practical health education on renal calculi, diabetic foot, and dog bite directly to patients and their attendants at the point of care. The sessions reinforced the importance of early recognition and preventive practice in reducing complications from these commonly encountered conditions, while also giving the participating residents valuable experience in patient communication and community health education. The programme was well received by patients, attendants, and staff of the OPD, and reflected the Department's commitment to servicein keeping with the spirit of the occasion.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks extended to the Chief Guest and the resource persons for their contribution towards the success of the event.

The three-day programme concluded on a memorable note, with the faculty, students, and staff extending their heartfelt birthday greetings and prayers for the continued good health, happiness, and long life of His Holiness Dr. Syed Mohammed Ali Al Hussaini Saheb.