Wed Oct 08 13:28:20 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

Dr. Sadanand Poojary, Urologist and Head of the Department of Urology at District Government Wenlock Hospital, has been elected as the new president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mangaluru Branch for the year 2025-26. He will be officially installed on October 17th in a ceremony attended by several dignitaries, taking over from outgoing president Jessy Maria D’souza. Other newly elected office bearers include Prakash Harischandra (Secretary), Julian Saldanha (Treasurer), and Prema D’cunha (President of the Women’s Wing).

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**Mangaluru Urologist, Dr. Sadanand Poojary, to Lead IMA Mangaluru**

**MANGALURU, October 8, 2025** – Dr. Sadanand Poojary, a renowned Urologist and Head of the Department of Urology at District Government Wenlock Hospital, has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mangaluru Branch for the year 2025-26.

The election highlights Dr. Poojary’s significant contribution to the medical community in the region. He will succeed Jessy Maria D’souza, the outgoing president.

The official installation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 17th, at the I.M.A. Hall in Mangaluru. The event will be graced by the presence of Bengaluru Rural Member of Parliament C.N. Manjunath, MLC Ivan D’souza, Wenlock Medical Superintendent of District Surgeon Shivaprakash, and other prominent figures. Former IMA Mangaluru president Venkataraya Prabhu will oversee the installation of the new office-bearers.

Alongside Dr. Poojary, the newly elected office bearers include Prakash Harischandra as Secretary, Julian Saldanha as Treasurer, and Prema D’cunha as President of the Women’s Wing.

The IMA Mangaluru Branch plays a crucial role in advocating for the interests of medical professionals in the region and promoting public health initiatives. The incoming leadership team is expected to continue this legacy and further strengthen the organization’s impact.

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