Vellore Govt. the hospital celebrates the International Day of the Elderly

Hospital Dean Professor S. Muthu Chitra inaugurated the ceremony and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of caring for them. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Government Medical College Hospital, Vellore organized a series of events including rallies and cultural events at its campus to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on Friday.

According to a press release, this year’s theme was “Aging with Dignity: Strengthening the Care and Support System for the Elderly.” The program began with a rally around the campus attended by students, including nursing and medical assistant streams. This was followed by a health education program in the premises of the outpatient block.

The dean of the hospital, Professor S. Muthu Chitra, inaugurated the ceremony and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of their healthcare. Patients and participants shared their experiences and appreciated the quality of care and treatment they received at the Geriatrics Department. The concepts of healthy aging and the provision of high-quality medical care were among the highlights of the talk of the elderly.

In the church, games and activities for the elders were organized and prizes were awarded. The recitation of a poem by one of the patients drew applause. The event concluded with a cultural performance by MBBS students and interns.

Bijin Oliver John, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Geriatrics; Professor N. Rathi Thilagam, Medical Superintendent; Professor Gowri Veligandla, Deputy Director of the Faculty of Medicine; D Ravichandran, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and GM Geetha, Assistant Resident Medical Officer (ARMO) were present, the report said.

Published – 17 Oct 2026 0:37 AM IST