World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 Awareness Programme held in Udupi
Coastal Talk News | Udupi
A special awareness programme and workshop marking World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 was held at the IMA Bhavan in Udupi on Monday, September 21, with the theme “Awareness and Prevention.”
The programme was jointly organised by Kamala A. Baliga Charitable Trust, Mumbai; Dr. A.V. Baliga Memorial Hospital, Udupi; Rotary Manipal; Indian Medical Association Udupi-Karavali; and Udupi Senior Citizen Association.
The programme was inaugurated by renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Girija Rao of Sonia Clinic and Nursing Home, Manipal, by lighting the traditional lamp.
IMA Udupi-Karavali President Dr. Ashok Kumar, Udupi Senior Citizen Association President Muralidhar, and Rotarian Nahush Shetty, Secretary of Rotary Club Manipal, were present as chief guests and addressed the gathering.
The programme was presided over by Dr. R.V. Baliga, Trustee of Dr. A.V. Baliga Charities and Kamala A. Baliga Charitable Trust, Mumbai. Psychiatrist Dr. Virupaksha Devaramane was also present.
Psychologist Vishweshwar Hegde offered the prayer and welcomed the guests, while counsellor Akshay proposed the vote of thanks. Counsellor Deepashree compered the programme.
Following the formal session, Dr. P.V. Bhandary, Medical Director of the hospital, psychiatrists Dr. Virupaksha Devaramane and Dr. Deepak Mallya, and counsellor Padma Raghavendra delivered informative sessions on Alzheimer’s disease.
Members of the Udupi Senior Citizen Association and nursing students attended and benefited from the programme.
