Venue: Lecture Hall 1

Date: 7th April 2026

The World Health Day 2026 program was successfully conducted on 7th April 2026 at Lecture Hall 1 of the institution between 3 – 4:30pm. The event was organized to commemorate World Health Day and to align with this year’s global theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science.”

The program was presided over by Dr. K V Chidananda , President AOLE and the gathering was addressed by the Dean Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan , who emphasized the importance of evidence-based practice and the role of science in strengthening healthcare systems.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 250 students of KVGMCH as well as sister institutes. The session focused on highlighting the critical role of scientific collaboration in improving global health outcomes. Special emphasis was laid on the One Health approach, underlining the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

In addition, the importance of vaccination as a cornerstone of public health was discussed, reinforcing its role in disease prevention and community protection.

The event also included the distribution of certificates to the winners of the nationwide World Health Day Quiz, recognizing their knowledge and encouraging academic excellence.

Overall, the program was informative, engaging, and successful in creating awareness among students about contemporary global health priorities and the importance of standing with science.