Mangalore: The Roshni Alumni Association, Mangalore and School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya organised the Annual Maria Paiva Couceiro Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, the 6th of June, 2023 in the Maria Paiva Hall, Roshni Nilaya Mangaluru. The program began at 4pm. Dr. Ratha Pinto compered the event . UG students of Roshni Nilaya invoked God's blessings with a prayer song. The speaker was Dr. Lavina M Norohna, Director at Ave Maria Palliative Care, Mangaluru. The President of RAA Dr. Malini Hebbar welcomed the gathering. Guest of Honour Dr. Jacinta Dsouza, Retd Principal of School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya spoke about Madame Maria Paiva's inspiring life. Diana Pinto, member of EC introduced the speaker Dr. Lavina Norohna.
Dr. Lavina Norohna spoke about 'Hospice Care: Striving for a Dignified End-of-Life'. She described the difference between hospital care and hospice care. She highlighted about the various psychological and existential issues faced by the people in their death bed. She gave a few real life examples explaining the issues faced by families when their loved one is dying. She emphasized on the importance of upholding a patient's dignity and respect while treating them whether in a hospital or a hospice care centre.
Dr. Lavina Norohna was felicitated by the dignitaries for her extraordinary service to humankind by Dr. Jenis Mary - Vice Principal, School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, Prof. Malini- President of Roshni Association and Prof. Vida Sequeira DHM, Dr. Jacinta Dsouza Members of RAA, Members of the EC, staff and students of
Laira Pinto - Secretary, RAA proposed the vote of thanks.