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Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, May 1: Sheetal Polyclinic, three facilities under one roof, Sheetal Healthcare Centre, Sheetal Medical Centre and Sheetal Guidelines were inaugurated at Milagres in city on Monday, May 1.
AJ Shetty, the chairmen of AJ Hospital, inaugurated the Sheetal Medical Centre and MLA JR Lobo inaugurated the Sheetal Healthcare Centre and Sheetal Guidelines.
MLC Ivan D Souza, district in-charge minister Ramanath Rai ,MP Nalin Kumar, MLA Vinay Kumar Sorake , Dr Raghavendra Bhat K , President of Indian Medical Institution Mangaluru, senior advocate M Seetharam Shetty, local corporator A C Vinayaraj were present in inauguration ceremony.
Fr Valerian D'Souza, parish priest of Milagres Church, Fr Antony Serrao, parish priest of Bendur Church, Fr Peter Noronha ,former director of Fr Muller Charitable Institutions and Fr Michael Santhumayor led the prayer meet and blessed the ventures with holy water.
In his inauguration speech MLA J R Lobo said “Health is important to everyone. We all want remain away from medical treatment. Nobody wants to go hospitals and get medical treatment. But when we fall in sick, we start to search for best treatment. I hope Sheetal Group becomes the best in their service .I know the directors of this venture since long time. So I can assure all good in this facility. Nowadays people are losing their faith on health centres because of the selfishness and business mentality of few doctors. So faith is important in medical field. The couple Sunny John and Laveena are transparent in their service. So I wish them success.”
In his speech AJ Shetty said" Sunny John is famous for his noble deeds and clean service. He always tries to keep busy himself. So medical field is suitable for him and he has long experience in it. In this new venture he not only treats patients, but also gives daily bread to around 50 to 60 families. So I congratulate the couple for their own service oriented business. "
Fr Antony Serrao in his speech said "Running a medical centre is not an easy task. Lot of efforts and dedication are needed for this. They should win the patient’s heart first. Sheetal is all set to treat people with well-equipped and with modern technology. I wish all the best for the owners and staff of this new venture.”
Ramanath Rai also wished the entire team of Sheetal.
Laveena John delivered the welcome speech. Manohar Prasad compered the programme.