Lupus Support Group via WhatsApp launched in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: On the sidelines of
World Lupus Day
, KMC Hospital of Attavar has launched a
Lupus Support Group
, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Mangaluru.The support group, established through a WhatsApp platform, aims to empower individuals affected by lupus by providing continuous support, health guidance, and community integration.
It brings together patients, healthcare professionals, social workers, and expert doctors to share information on managing lupus, improving quality of life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and addressing stigma and discrimination.The support group was launched during a function organised by department of rheumatology to observe World Lupus Day at the hospital auditorium.Dr Chakrapani M, medical superintendent, stressed the importance of public awareness in the early detection and effective treatment of lupus. Resource people at the event included dermatologist Dr Pooja Kotian and rheumatologists Dr Pratyusha Manikuppam and Dr Shivaraj Padiyar, who delivered sessions on lupus care and treatment protocols. The event also featured testimonies from lupus patients who shared their personal journeys of managing the condition, motivating others with their resilience and experiences.A key highlight of the programme was an interactive session between lupus patients, referred to as lupus warriors, and the panel of specialist doctors. Lupus kits were also distributed to all participants by the hospital. Dr. Deepak Madi, deputy medical superintendent was also present.
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