Manipal Academy of Higher Education to Reveal Manipal Palliative Care and Transition Facility

Manipal Academy of Higher Education to Reveal Manipal Palliative Care and Transition Facility

Palli-Palooza: MAHE's Game-Changing Hospice and Respite Centre

Get ready to experience top-notch, heartfelt hospice care! Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal unveils its cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC), to be officially launched on April 30, 2025, by the illustrious Hon'ble Justice Shri Syed Abdul Nazeer, Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Clinical services commencing from July 2025. This remarkable social impact project by MAHE promises to be a one-stop hub for world-class, compassionate, and holistic palliative care. It offers comprehensive hospice and respite services to patients battling severe and life-limiting illnesses.

This game-changing venture will operate in partnership with key players such as Kasturba Medical College, Kasturba Hospital Manipal, and the Indian Association of Palliative Care. A team of highly-trained palliative medicine physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other support staff—backed by several corporations and non-profit organizations—will provide specialist palliative care. Nestled peacefully amidst a 12-acre green campus along the serene banks of the Swarna River, just 4.5 kilometers from Kasturba Medical College Hospital and 4 kilometers from NH-66, the Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC) is truly a sanctuary for those in need.

In his address, Dr HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, said, "Our commitment has always transcended education and research to embrace empathy, honor, and humanity. Creating this unique haven combines medical expertise with a soothing environment—offering an ecosystem of sympathy and patient-centric care for those suffering from life-limiting conditions." "Crafted to nurture emotional and spiritual well-being alongside physical care, it embodies our belief that healing must address the whole person—not just the disease,"* he added.

Exuberant about the upcoming launch, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal said, *"MHRC is a groundbreaking undertaking that advances our mission to offer specialized, empathetic, and academically-driven healthcare. With MHRC being the only hospice in India linked to both a medical college and a tertiary hospital, it uniquely positions itself to provide advanced palliative care and serve as a training ground for future caregivers." "The services provided at this high-impact initiative will be offered entirely pro bono to patients and families grappling with serious and life-limiting conditions," he concluded.

Others participating in the event included Dr Sharath K. Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor-Health Sciences, Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Technology & Science), Dr Raviraja NS, Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Giridhar Kini, Registrar of MAHE and Dr. Naveen Salins, Professor and Head, Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Dr. Seema Rajesh Rao, Director, Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC).

Unlike traditional hospice facilities, the unique and strategic inclusion of advanced palliative care alongside research and education sets MHRC apart. The facility will be the only hospice in India affiliated with both a medical college and a tertiary care hospital, catering to patients with cancer and non-cancer conditions alike. The MHRC will usher in innovative care models while training the next generation of palliative care specialists.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education

With an impressive academic record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant research contributions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) boasts eminence in a wide array of disciplines. Through its constituent units across campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and Dubai, MAHE offers over 400 specializations in Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S). MAHE is a recipient of the coveted Institution of Eminence status conferred by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. With a presence for over 60 years, MAHE consistently earns recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally—it's the preferred choice for those seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life.

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1. The cutting-edge, Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC) will provide top-tier palliative care, focused on patients with severe and life-limiting illnesses.
2. Kasturba Medical College, Kasturba Hospital Manipal, and the Indian Association of Palliative Care will work in partnership with MHRC.
3. The team at MHRC will consist of highly-trained specialists in palliative medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, and support staff.
4. Nestled in a serene 12-acre green campus, the MHRC will offer a peaceful sanctuary for those in need.
5. Dr HS Ballal emphasized that MHRC combines medical expertise with a soothing environment, prioritizing patient-centric care.
6. MHRC's aim is to nurture emotional and spiritual well-being, addressing the whole person—not just the disease.
7. Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh spoke of MHRC's groundbreaking mission to offer specialized, empathetic, and academically-driven healthcare.
8. MHRC's unique position as the only hospice in India linked to a medical college and a tertiary hospital will enable advanced palliative care and training for future caregivers.
9. Services at MHRC will be offered pro bono to patients and families grappling with serious and life-limiting conditions.
10. MHRC's inclusion of advanced palliative care alongside research and education sets it apart from traditional hospice facilities.
11. MHRC will cater to patients with both cancer and non-cancer conditions, ushering in innovative care models.
12. Through its research contributions and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is renowned in various disciplines.
13. MAHE's constituent units across campuses offer over 400 specializations in Health Sciences, Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology & Science.
14. MHRC is not only a testament to MAHE's commitment to empathy, honor, and humanity but also a game-changer in the field of healthcare and wellness.
15. Innovations in therapies and treatments, healthy diets, fitness and exercise, eye health, skin care, and mental health are integral to MAHE's vision for holistic health and well-being.
16. MAHE's impact extends beyond healthcare, encompassing family health, women's health, men's health, sexual health, aging, parenting, weight management, cardiovascular health, medicare, and even alternative therapies like CBD—reflecting its comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

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