Elated over Karnataka's decision to pick him to inaugurate the Dasara festivities, famous cardiologist and Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, C.N. Manjunath, asserted that he considers it as a lifetime honour to inaugurate the Dasara festivities.
Manjunath (63) is one of the most reputed doctors in the country. He did his MBBS from the Mysore Medical College (MMC) in 1982, MD (general medicine) from Bangalore Medical College in 1985, and DM (cardiology) from the Kasturba Medical College in 1988.
Under his leadership, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research has recorded 300 per cent overall growth and the bed strength has increased from 330 to 640, exclusively for cardiac care.
Besides introducing the "Treatment First Payment Next" concept, Manjunath has also implemented the idea of "every needy patient should be given quality treatment irrespective of financial affordability".
The Karnataka government picks noted personalities from various fields to inaugurate the Dasara festivities. Last year, the gala event was inaugurated by noted Kannada writer S.L. Byrappa.
Speaking to IANS, Manjunath said that this is also a true honour for several Covid warriors unknown to the world.