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MCON Manipal Chapter

Manipal College of Nursing (MAHE) — Manipal Youth Council for Breast Health (MCON) Chapter, Manipal, India

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About the chapter

Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), established in 1990 as a part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), is a leading center for nursing education, research, and practice in India. Recognized by the Karnataka Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council, MCON offers a wide range of programs, including B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing in all specialties, and advanced programs such as Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care and Emergency Trauma Nursing. The college is supported by highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and access to university teaching hospitals, ensuring excellence in both academic and clinical training. MCON actively promotes international collaborations and student exchange programs, preparing nursing professionals to be globally competent. We are proud to announce the creation of the Youth Council for Breast Health – MCON Chapter on December 18, 2025, supported by the university administration, college leadership, faculty members, and students. This initiative reflects our dedication to raising awareness and educating youth about breast health

Faculty mentors

Guided by leading experts

Sweety Fernandes

Faculty Mentor

Sweety Fernandes

Assistant Professor Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

Geena Louis Dsouza

Faculty Mentor

Geena Louis Dsouza

Lecturer Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

Steffi Dcruz

Faculty Mentor

Steffi Dcruz

Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Chapter leadership

Student-led, faculty-supported

Aarushi Kaushal

President

Aarushi Kaushal

III Year BSc Nursing Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

Mithun Raj

Vice President

Mithun Raj

II Year BSc Nursing Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

Highlights

Awareness in action

A snapshot of campus and community events led by this chapter.

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