Annual Report
2025–26

An interdisciplinary approach to vertigo

Perspectives in Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Oral Health and Beyond

PAEDIASUMMIT: An academic potpourri

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) & the Process of Inquiry

A full-day workshop at Dhanvantari Hall for Internal Committee members from SSSIHMS Whitefield and Brindavan Ashram, HR representatives and Nursing College faculty, covering the POSH Act 2013, the role of the Internal Committee, inquiry procedures and case studies.

Neuro Nursing Certificate Programme

Eleven virtual modules over four weeks, led by international faculty including Dr. Ravindra Goyal, Alpa Uchil (Johns Hopkins University) and Laura Norton (Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Epilepsy Center), covering ICP and hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord pathologies, stroke and epilepsy. All 24 registered nurses passed the final examination on 03-Jul-2025, bringing the total certified under the programme to 190 nurses.

World Blood Donor Day

Students and staff promoted voluntary blood donation through artistic notice-board displays and WhatsApp and email outreach, and thanked individual and group donors with badges and customised e-certificates.

Neuro-rehabilitation training

Physiotherapy staff completed two-week neuro-rehabilitation training programmes at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, in batches.

Global Conference on Sri Sathya Sai Ideal Healthcare

As part of the Centenary Celebrations, doctors, nurses, paramedics, administrators and volunteers from all Sathya Sai hospitals assembled at Prasanthi Nilayam. Dr. D.C. Sundaresh, Director, SSSIHMS Whitefield, delivered the inaugural address. Two MoUs — between SSSIHMS and the University of Chicago Medical Center, and between SSSIHMS and the Institute of Science Tokyo — were offered at the Sannidhi.

Four sessions covered the evolution of primary to tertiary and outreach care (keynote by Lt. Gen. Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar); the care continuum including Sai Telehealth, rehabilitation and palliative care; innovation and technology including AI and SSSIHL–SSSIHMS research; and outreach through blood donation, skill development, mother-and-child care and mobile medical services. Sri R.J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, gave the valedictory address.

RESICON-2025: Evaluation and Investigation Simplified for Residents

Jointly organised by the Ophthalmology departments of both campuses, led by Dr. Anuj Sharma (Head, SSSIHMS-PG) and Dr. Archana Preethi (In-charge, SSSIHMS-WFD). Honorary faculty Dr. Hemanth Murthy, Dr. Kavitha Rao and Dr. K.S.R.K. Prasad addressed 90 delegates; around 12 alumni served as faculty and facilitators.

A Case of Excellence in Buying Behaviour

Second-year MBA students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Brindavan campus, studied the hospital’s 8–9 month procurement cycle for echocardiography machines with a panel of the Director, Finance Controller, Purchase Head, Biomedical Engineer and senior doctors — covering vendor evaluation, negotiation, total cost of ownership and service warranties.

Workshop on the POSH Act for women staff

Led by guest speaker Dr. Ananya DasGupta with Dr. Narayan K. Prabhu and Dr. Pritha L., the workshop brought together 59 women staff — HODs, doctors, nurse in-charges, office executives and sevadals — on legal definitions, employee rights, confidential grievance redressal and the role of the Internal Committee.

Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

An awareness programme on blood donation at Dhanvantari Hall covering eligibility, process and common myths, with an interactive Q&A.

SAI Counselling workshop for a Japanese medical team

A two-day workshop introduced a visiting team — two registered nurses, a doctor and a medical office worker — to SAI Counselling and BRMC Therapy by Mrs. Gita Umesh, including observation of counsellors at work with patients and caregivers.

SPEED-2025: Sri Sathya Sai Preparatory Course for Cardiology Exams

An exam-oriented CME for DM and DNB Cardiology trainees that drew over 150 delegates from across the country. Senior cardiologists and national examiners led case discussions, long- and short-case presentations, OSCE pearls, and ECG, cath-lab and echocardiography interpretation.

Revolutionizing Nursing Care with the Power of Artificial Intelligence

A national conference for 183 delegates, inaugurated with a virtual keynote by Dr. Sudhir Srivastava (SS Innovations International). Sessions covered AI fundamentals, conversational AI, VR clinical simulation and AI nursing workflows, with live stations for VR skills, decision support, remote monitoring and digital documentation. Accredited by the Karnataka State Nursing Council for 8 CNE credit points.

Multidisciplinary Seminar on Rehabilitation

Held ahead of the opening of the new rehabilitation facility, with addresses by the Director, Trustee Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan and keynote speaker Dr. Savita Ravindran (Dean, MS Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy). Sessions on neuro rehabilitation (Dr. Sumit Thakar, Dr. Parthasarathi Kommineni, Dr. Ramachandra Prasad Y.), cardiac rehabilitation including the introduction of SAI SPARSH by Dr. Reeta Varyani and exercise prescription by Dr. Veena Kiran Nambiar, and neurocognition and healthy ageing (Dr. Jayasankara Reddy K., Dr. Sundar Kumar V.).

CME on Cardiac Anaesthesia

Contemporary topics delivered by faculty from leading institutions, with case discussions moderated by post-graduate students and senior anaesthesiologists.

Neurosurgery Update: Controversies & Consensus

35 faculty from across India led talks, debates and discussions for about 100 delegates.

Sadhana Shivir at Sai Sruthi, Kodaikanal

A 1.5-day retreat for 128 participants — 111 staff and 17 children — with Suprabhatam, Vedam, bhajans and talks by Sri Sanjay Sahni, Sri Sai Krishna and Prof. Mukundan (South Zonal President, SSSSO), and a session on “Our Opportunity in Swami’s Mission” by the Director. Supported by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation.

Preventive healthcare programme for women

• 31-Jul-2025 — mammography screening camp for 40 staff members with the Poornasudha Cancer Foundation.
• 30-Oct-2025 — breast cancer awareness and clinical training by Dr. Jayanthi for 13 healthcare professionals, who now educate patients and facilitate screening registrations.
• 06-Mar-2026 — HPV vaccination drive: 80 staff received their first dose; second dose scheduled for September 2026.

Sri Sathya Sai Prema Pravahini at SSSIHMS

The Prema Pravahini Ratham was received with Vedam, 108 Mahilas carrying Kalashams, Nadaswaram and bhajans, while nursing and allied health students showered flowers along the pathway. The evening programme “Sarvam Sai Mayam” included a puppet show on Bhagawan’s childhood, devotional songs by the Sai Sharanam group, a Balvikas drama on the five human values, and an offering of 100 dishes. The next morning began with Suprabhatam, Nagarsankeertan and Paduka Puja before the Ratham continued its journey.

49th anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital

Marking the start of its Golden Jubilee year, staff and families gathered at Trayee Brindavan. The Director felicitated founding cardiologist Dr. Barooah and senior physician Dr. Ramkumar for decades of voluntary service.

“Oneness — The Eternal Legacy: 100 Years of Love and 25 Years of Healing”

A drama by FMS staff, woven with three recorded bhajans sung by Bhagawan, depicting the hospital’s 25-year journey on the ideals of “Love All, Serve All” and “Help Ever, Hurt Never”.

“Anugrahaya Kṛtajnata” — Gratitude for Grace

B.Sc Nursing students presented the skit “Karuna Mahi”, the dance drama “Jeevanasya Tridhare”, a Burrakatha on Namasmarana, a Silver Jubilee quiz, the retrospective film “Saga of Endless Memories”, and the closing light show “Arogyaadhipah”.

A Festival Walk with Swami

A two-hour guided campus walk conceived as a Gram Mahotsava, following a new DNB resident through festivals of many faiths — Sankranti, Shivaratri, Ram Navami, Onam, Dussehra, Deepavali, Ramadan, Id-ul-Fitr and Christmas — with Vedam, Abhangs, carols, instrumental music by clinicians and a Nurses’ Day skit.

Commemorative inflatable display

A 30-foot inflatable bearing Bhagawan’s image was installed atop the hospital to mark the Centenary, the Silver Jubilee of SSSIHMS Whitefield and the Golden Jubilee of Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital — visible round the clock across the Whitefield–EPIP area and to metro commuters.

Deepotsavam 2025 — “25 Years of Healing with Compassion”

Doctors, nurses, technologists and support staff lit 5,000 lamps at the Central Dome to form a floor mandala with Bhagawan’s Centenary logo, the hospital silhouette, the SSSIHMS crest and the Silver Jubilee inscription, flanked by ten floral lamp arrangements representing the hospital’s stakeholders.

Launch of SAI SPARSH

Sri R.J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, launched the Sri Sathya Sai Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Programme with Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury, Dr. Reeta Varyani and Dr. Prayaag Kini. After volunteer training the programme became operational on 19-Jan-2026.

Seva Vandanam

Over 650 volunteers attended in person — sevadals, visiting clinicians, counsellors, technical teams, corporate volunteers and blood donors. Sharings included Dr. Sivaraman Yegyaraman (USA), who built the EP programme over 45 service visits; Dr. Manjunath K.S., who performed the hospital’s first hip and knee replacements; Smt. Anusuya Kodandaram, who led women sevadals for 25 years; Sri Gunaranjan P.S. (United Care), whose 200+ alumni handle 1,400 telehealth calls a day; and Sri Seshasayee A.N. (Liquid Love), marking 40,000 blood donors over 25 years. Doctors and staff served dinner prasadam to all volunteers.

25-hour Akhanda Bhajan

From 16:00 hrs on 02-Jan-2026 to 17:00 hrs on 03-Jan-2026 at Dhanvantari Hall, with department-wise teams of staff, residents, nursing students, alumni, Samithi members and well-wishers.

Parthi Yatra and Silver Jubilee observance

A large contingent of staff, students, patients and sevadals offered gratitude at Prasanthi Nilayam. The first day included Aumkaram, Suprabhatam, Nagarasankeertan, a visit to Chaitanya Jyothi and the Planetarium, and a photo session at the Sannidhi.

On the anniversary, 19-Jan-2026, the morning session at Sai Kulwant Hall featured Vedam by the lady staff and talks on preventive cardiac health by Dr. Reeta Varyani and Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury. Trustees released The Heart of Health, the SAI SPARSH counsellor-coach guide, and ManoHriday, the Silver Jubilee souvenir; SPARSH Level-2 volunteers received certificates. The Managing Trustee held a satsang for all yatris. In the evening, the Director presented the Annual Report before a cultural presentation, Bhagawan’s Divine Discourse and Arathi.

Silver Jubilee celebration on the hospital lawns

Trustees, staff, students, alumni, former staff, Balvikas children, patients and well-wishers gathered for Vedam, the lighting of the lamp and cake cutting. The Director presented the Annual Report; Trustees Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan and Sri S.S. Naganand addressed the gathering, and the ManoHriday newsletter was released. A cultural programme by staff, nursing and allied health students and Balvikas children followed, then Divine Discourse, bhajans and Mahamangala Arathi. In the afternoon, departments hosted “Department Reconnect” sessions with former colleagues and alumni, closing with “Chai pe Charcha”.