27/01/2026
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Oration: On 25 January 2026, Hyderabad witnessed a moment of academic pride at the 8th FDARS Conference, where Dr. Sunil Gupta delivered the prestigious Dr. Prof. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Oration ๐. His much-anticipated talk, โHello Diabetes: The Science and Soul of Diabetes Education,โ emphasized patient-centric care, empathy, and empowerment . Dr. Gupta elaborated on the โHello Diabetesโ initiative, a patient-centric diabetes education movement that integrates scientific evidence with empathy, effective communication, and community engagement ๐ค๐. The session was chaired by Dr. P. Raghu Ramulu, Senior Physician, and Dr. G. Narsimulu, National President, API, along with Dr. Mahesh Marda and Dr. Praveen Koppula, reflecting the academic stature of the event ๐. The oration received a standing ovation ๐ and concluded with his felicitation for outstanding contributions to diabetes education and public health.