Mangaluru, October 17, 2025: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed between the Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), the postgraduate centre of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), and the Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) on October 17, 2025, at the Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) campus, Mangaluru.
The partnership marks a significant step toward providing enhanced medical and allied healthcare support for students, while fostering collaboration in areas of health awareness, counselling, and preventive healthcare.
Signing Ceremony and Dignitaries Present
The MoU was signed by Rev. Fr George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator, FMMCH, in the presence of Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director, FMCI, and Rev. Dr Kiran Coth SJ, Director, AIMIT Centre, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University).
The signing took place in the presence of the FMCI Management Committee Members, symbolising a commitment to holistic student welfare and institutional partnership between the two renowned Mangaluru-based institutions.
A Commitment to Student Health and Well-being
This MoU aims to ensure timely, high-quality medical care for AIMIT students — covering both preventive and emergency healthcare. It also includes provisions for health-related training, awareness sessions, counselling, and medical camps to promote overall well-being on campus.
Speaking at the signing, representatives from both institutions underscored the importance of building a proactive healthcare system for students, enabling early diagnosis, stress management, and wellness-based education.
Father Muller Medical College Hospital: Excellence in Ethical Healthcare
The Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH), a unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, is renowned for its ethical medical practice, cutting-edge facilities, and patient-centred care. Over the years, it has forged several strategic partnerships with industries, government bodies, and educational institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery.
Currently, the hospital is also conducting a comprehensive health check-up programme for police personnel under the Commissioner’s Office, focusing on general and cardiac health assessments.
Through this collaboration with AIMIT, FMMCH continues its mission to extend accessible and compassionate healthcare beyond its premises, promoting community welfare and youth health awareness.
AIMIT: A Leader in Management and Technology Education
The Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), located at Beeri, Mangaluru, is the postgraduate campus of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). It offers programmes in MBA, MCA, and M.Sc., combining academic excellence with research-driven and value-based learning.
AIMIT has consistently worked to nurture professionals who combine competence with compassion, reflecting the Jesuit ethos of social responsibility and holistic development.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by key leaders and faculty from both institutions, including:
- Rev. Dr Michael Santhumayor, Administrator, FMMC/FMCOAHS/FMCOP
- Dr Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean, FMMC
- Dr Venkatesh B.M., Vice Dean, FMMC
- Dr Uday Kumar, Medical Superintendent, FMMCH
- Dr Steevan D’Souza N, Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, AIMIT
- Prof. Dr Kelvin Peter Pais, Liaison Officer, FMCI
The gathering underscored the spirit of collaboration and mutual respect that has long existed between St Aloysius institutions and Father Muller Charitable Institutions, both pioneers in education and healthcare in coastal Karnataka.
A Partnership for Holistic Development
This partnership represents a shared vision to integrate health and education through cooperation, compassion, and community care. By combining academic strength with medical expertise, the MoU reinforces the institutions’ joint commitment to student well-being and social responsibility.
