KERALA TOURISM LAUNCHES "TRAVEL NOW POST LATER" DIGITAL CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE "MINDFUL TRAVEL"

 Kerala Tourism launches an International campaign titled ' Travel Now,Post Later' encouraging travelers to experience moments fully before sharing them On Line.The campaign aims to promote mindful travel by urging travelers to prioritize presence over performance and emotional connection over instant digital validation.Across the world, digital fatigue is reshaping how people experience travel.

The key messaging of the campaign focuses on presence led journeys,deeper emotional engagement,alignment with wellness,slow living and mindful exploration,and respect for local cultures,communities and natural environments. The message is clear -Seeing is Believing and make Travel an Experience.Travel Now Post Later will be rolled out across Kerala Tourism's official digital platforms and will be supported by a dedicated microsite https://travelnowpostlater.com/.

RAMAIAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACHIEVES PRESTIGEOUS "FACT" ACCREDITATION - AMONG ONLY TWO HOSPITALS IN INDIA MEETING GLOBAL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT STANDARDS.

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH)  has been awarded accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT),one of the world's most rigorous authorities for Quality & safety in bone marrow transplantation & Cellular therapy.With this recognition, RMH becomes the only hospital in India to hold both FACT & Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditations.This milestone reinforces India's shift toward outcome-driven,globally benchmarked cellular therapy. FACT accrditation comfirms compliance with internationally recognised FACT-JACIE standards-the global Gold standard in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

              

          

Dr. M.R.Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) said," FACT accreditation reflects our commitment to governance-driven,patient centric care and measurable clinical outcomes. It validates the discipline & systems required to meet global benchmarks.This achievment ensures that patients in India receive  care aligned with the world's best. Excellence is not a luxury,It is winning the confidence/Trust of patients".

India faces a significant & growing burden of blood cancers & severe blood disorders & approximately 70,000 deaths each year  according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer GLOBOCAN 2022 report. Dr.Nagendra Swamy, Chief Executive -Ramaiah Memorial Hospital & Healthcare services,( GEF) Medical said," FACT accreditation demonstrates that quality,safety,& accountability are embedded into every step of our transplant programme. This milestone is about delivering reliable,globally benchmarked results that patients & families can trust".

The Hospital authorities said that Bone Marrow Transplantation in USA costs nearly USD 4,00,000 and in M.S.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital ,it may cost around 10% of the cost . Hence, the FACT Accreditation will promote Healthcare Tourism also for the country.

About the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) : FACT was established by the International Society for Cellular Therapy and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation  to develop global standards and an inspection based accreditation programme for hematopoietic cell therapy.

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS) WORLD 10K BENGALURU- THE WORLD'S PREMIER 10K IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY,26th APRIL,2026 - REGISTRATIONS OPEN.

Procam International, pioneers of globally renowned distance running events, has announced the 18th edition of the World's  Athletics Gold Label Road race,the Tata Consultancy services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru  is scheduled for 26th April,2026 & the Registrations are now open.Registrations for all categories in the On-ground & virtual edition opened on 13th February,2026,at 07.00 AM at https://tcsworld10k.procam.in/.Recognised as the World's premier 10K, the event boasts a total prize purse of USD 2,10,000 & continues to attract elite athletes & amateur runners from across the globe.

In an effort to enhance the on-ground race experience while prioritising runner safety & well being,for the first time,entries for the Open 10K  category at the TCS World 10K,Bengaluru 2026, will be accepted only from participants who submit a valid timing certificate,in accordance with the qualification criteria detailed on the official event website.

Mr.Sunil Deshpande,Regional Head-TCS,Bengaluru said," The run generates positive socio-economic impact- from encouraging prevntive health to contributing th philanthropic efforts that benefit people across the city. At TCS ,we are proud to stand behind a platform that brings people from all walks of life together & channels their collective energy toward social Good".

Mr.Vivek Singh,Joint M.D,Procam International said," Over the years, the race has demonstrated the transformative power of sport,delivering a positive socio economic & health impact valued at Rs.262 crores,for the 2025 edition alone."

The Race will be flagged off from Cubbon Road (opposite RSAOI -Gate No.5 ),while the finish line for all races will be on Cubbon road,outside Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground.

For more  Details,Contact Procam International Neha Kandalgaonkar /Deepak M Pilankar.

                               neha@procam.in  /deepak@procam.in

DRY EYE & OCULAR SURFACE SOCIETY (DEOSS) CONGRESS 3.0.

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is slowly emerging as an increasingly prevalent (5-30%) public health concern worldwide. Tears are essential for protecting,nourishing and maintaining a smooth ocular surface for clear vision.When tear quantity or quality is inadequate,or when tears evaporate too rapidly,tear film instability occurs,leading to inflammation & damage to the ocular surface.this results in symptoms such as discomfort,burning,redness & blurred vision.When this condition is persistent & progressive,itis known as Dry Eye Disease.With recent advance in diagnostics,Dry Eye Disease is being recognised as a complex,multifactorial condition. It is influenced by factors such as prolonged screen time,air conditioned environments,Pollutions,contact lens use,smoking and certain medications. Systemic conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome,Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD),auto immune diseases and thyroid disorders-can further exacerbate ocular dryness. Whe left untreate, Eye disease can significantly affect quality of life.DED cna slo significantly impact surgical outcomes in cataract & refractive surgeries,making it extremely important to address the problem of dry eyes.

The DEOSS Congress is one of the notable meetings in optahlmology dedicated to specifically to ocular surface health & dry eye disease,and has emerged as a key platform for translating cutting edge science into real world clinical desision making. Bengaluru is hosting a landmark  Global gathering in Ocular Surface  vare, as the 3rd DEOSS started from January 30th To February,1 2026 at Hotel Shangrila,Bengaluru.The meeting brought together leading clinicians,researchers,and industry experts from acrss the world for international collaboration in understanding & managing DED,guided by the principles  & recommendations of TFOS DEWS III,the most comprehensive global consensus on dry eye disease.

The Conference was insugurated by Dr.Bhagwan B.C -Vice Chancellor   of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in karnataka,Prof. Sihem Lazreg,President of the DEOSS Congress & Prof.Rohit Shetty,Refractive Surgeon,Translational Scientist & Director of Narayana Nethralaya.This Congress was hosted by Narayana Nethralaya Eye Foundation.