CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) marked a significant milestone in Indian healthcare industry with the successful inauguration of Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC) at Havanje near Udupi on April 30, 2025. Hon’ble Justice Shri Syed Abdul Nazeer, His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated nation’s one of its kind free of cost palliative care facility.
Dedicating the high impact social initiative of MAHE, hon’ble Governor Justice Shri Syed Abdul Nazeer said, “MAHE’s initiative to establish MHRC reflects a noble commitment to alleviate the suffering of those with advanced and terminal illnesses—treating compassionate care as a fundamental human right.”
Expressing deep concern over the alarming rise in cancer cases, the Governor highlighted the healthcare system’s gaps. “India reported 1.4 million new cancer cases in 2022, and yet less than 10% of patients in need receive palliative care. MHRC is a path-breaking step that shifts away from hospital-centric models and instead provides affordable, humane care—greatly reducing emotional and financial distress on families,” hon’ble Governor noted.
Applauding MHRC’s values, the Governor added, “This centre upholds the spirit of ‘Manava Seve Madhava Seve’—service to mankind is service to God. By offering free, personalized, and dignified end-of-life care through philanthropic support, MHRC sets a benchmark in healthcare delivery. It is a visionary model that deserves to be replicated nationwide.”
Mrs. Vasanti R Pai, Trustee, MAHE Trust, Dr Ranjan Pai, President MAHE Trust, Registrar of Academy of General Education (AGE), and Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Ashoka Pai, President of Dr TMA Pai Foundation, Dr HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Shri Kota Srinivas Poojary, Member of Parliament, Shri Yashpal Anand Suvarna, Member of Legislative Assembly, and Abhaya Chandra Jain, former Member of Legislative Assembly participated in this high profile event.
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