In providing a forum for knowledge sharing in the area of Healthcare Establishments Associated Infections (HAI) among medical professionals of Mysuru, Schevaran Innovation Centre (SIC), Mysuru in association with Mysore Association of Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Diagnostics & Clinics (MAHAN), had organised a half-day technical seminar on “Hospital infection control – Meeting the challenges” at Hotel Southern Star here on March 11.

The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. M.D. Ravi, Medical Director, JSS Hospital. Dr. V. Prakash, former Director, CFTRI and Chairman, Advisory Board, SIC, presided. The other dignitaries present were Dr. Mahesh Kumar, President, MAHAN;  Dr. Madhuri Kulkarni, Professor, Department of Microbiology, JSS Medical College;  Sam Cherian, Managing Director, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Dr. T.N. Bhavanishankar, Director, SIC.

The dignitaries spoke about the relevance of microbial infections in hospital and need for appropriate patient care.

Sam Cherian welcomed. Dr. K. Dhanalakshmi of SIC proposed a vote of thanks. S. Vinutha of SIC compered.

The speakers included Dr. Madhuri Kulkarni; Dr. Vijay Richard of Narayana Health, Bengaluru; Dr. G. Siddesh of Sigma Hospital, Mysuru; Dr. K.E. Vandana from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Dr. Richard Joseph of SIC, Mysuru.