Tue Oct 14 14:22:10 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar addressed graduates at the 21st convocation of the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), emphasizing the importance of disease prevention over treatment and integrating modern medicine with traditional healing. Degrees were awarded to 17,062 students, and top-ranking students were recognized. The Governor stressed the high regard held for medical professionals and the need for their services to reach all areas of the country.

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**Governor Arlekar Urges Healthcare Professionals to Focus on Disease Prevention at KUHS Convocation**

**Thrissur, India – October 14, 2025** – Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar today challenged newly graduated healthcare professionals to prioritize disease prevention as the cornerstone of their practice. Speaking at the 21st convocation ceremony of the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) held at the Alumni Association Auditorium of Government Medical College, Thrissur, Governor Arlekar stressed that their mission should be building a disease-free society.

“The pledge you take today requires no further explanation,” the Governor stated. “It clearly defines your mission. Your focus should be on preventing diseases rather than merely treating them.”

He also acknowledged the current doctor-patient ratio in India as less than ideal, and emphasized that the goal of medical education should be the creation of a truly healthy society. The Governor further advocated for the integration of modern medical science with traditional healing practices to achieve this goal.

Addressing the graduating class, Governor Arlekar highlighted the public’s high regard for medical professionals, urging them to ensure their services reach even the most remote villages of the country.

During the ceremony, 17,062 students received their degrees from various colleges affiliated with KUHS. Twelve students who achieved the highest rankings in their respective subjects were honored with mementos and cash awards. Arun Jay Warrier, an MBBS student at Government Medical College, Thrissur, was awarded the Dr. C.K. Jayaram Panicker Endowment Award for his exceptional performance in Microbiology.

The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal, Pro-Vice-Chancellor C.P. Vijayan, Registrar S. Gopakumar, Controller of Examinations S. Anilkumar, along with approximately six hundred students and their families.

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