In 2019, MASCC initiated a certification program to recognize oncology centres that demonstrate best practices in supportive cancer care. Such Centers are designated by MASCC as Centers of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer. Through this initiative, MASCC promotes and recognizes cancer care centres around the world that are successfully integrating oncology and supportive services. Such centres are recognized by MASCC for upholding high standards and providing comprehensive services in supportive cancer care. MASCC’s certification program aims both to educate and to encourage a supportive care focus among oncology healthcare professionals.

The Kasturba Medical College, Manipal is the first centre in Asia to receive this accreditation. The accreditation was possible due to excellent supportive care treatment offered to patients receiving active cancer-directed therapies. All patients receiving radiotherapy are reviewed in the outpatient clinic weekly for assessment, documentation, and management of radiotherapy related toxicities. All patients on chemotherapy are scheduled for a mid-cycle evaluation of toxicities. Our cancer centre has an integrated palliative care program where patients receiving cancer-directed therapies and experiencing toxicities are effectively managed for symptom relief, psychosocial needs, family support, and determination of allied health support. Patients presenting with severe toxicities after hours are assessed in the hospital emergency medicine department who will coordinate with the on-call speciality residents from the cancer department.

KMC Manipal is now recognised as the International Reference Centre for End-of-Life Care by the International Collaborative for Best Care of the Dying Person. 

The international collaborative is a Europe based Organisation, situated in the University of Liverpool UK, with 22 member countries from the 6 continents, which plays a major role internationally in end-of-life care policy, education, and advocacy. 

KMC Manipal is the first and the only institute in India to receive this honour. 

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal won the award for Nursing Excellence recognized by AHPI (Association of Healthcare Providers India) for excellence in healthcare 2021 on 6^th August 2021 in Delhi NCR at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Gurgaon.

Association of Healthcare Providers (India) AHPI as representative body of Healthcare Organizations in India each year recognizes and celebrate the Excellence achieved by the organizations in the healthcare industry in various fields.

The award was received from Dr. Ravi P Singh, Secretary General, Quality Council of India, and Dr Abhijit Sheth, President, National Board of Examinations by the team from Kasturba Hospital, Manipal lead by Ms. Jobita Barnes- Senior Executive Operations and Mrs. Charmaine- Nursing Quality Coordinator.      

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal is awarded with “IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Trophy 2020” in health care sector from IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust, Mumbai, with this award, Kasturba Hospital Manipal has added one more feather to the crown of quality and accreditations. IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award is possibly the most prestigious national quality award in the Country. The Awards were named after late Shri. Ramakrishna Bajaj, Past President, IMC, and a leading Industrialist. The award process follows rigorous training and evaluation. Dr. Ranjan R Pai, Chairman- Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) handed over the Trophy, Award and Certificate to Sri C G Muthana, COO, and Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal today.  Dr. H S Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE Manipal, Dr Sudharshan Ballal, Chariman, MHEPL,  Lt Gen ( Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice-chancellor, MAHE Manipal, Dr. PLNG Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Health Sciences), MAHE, Manipal, Dr. Narayan Sabhahit, Registrar- MAHE Manipal, Dr Sharath K Rao Dean, KMC, Dr. Suneel C Mundkur, Advisor, Quality implementation, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal were present. All the officials of MAHE congratulated the Team Kasturba Hospital for their great effort.

This award is presented to Kasturba Hospital for demonstrating a socially responsible, ethical, and transparent health care service, dynamic leadership, patient centricity, employee orientation, providing all services under a single roof with the latest research and technical expertise at affordable cost. The organization has successfully ensured that 80% of its total energy consumption is sourced from renewable energy, using innovative practices for low carbon growth innovative thinking to design systems and processes to adopt changes easily. This has enabled Kasturba Hospital to place itself as a socially responsible health care provider.

Kasturba Medical College is recognised by:

·         National Medical Council

·         General Medical Council of Great Britain

·         Malaysian Medical Council

·         Australian Medical Council

·         American Medical Association.

·         Sri Lanka Medical Council

·         University of Mississippi, USA

·         University of Kentucky, USA

·         Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands

·         Lille2 University of Health & Law, France

·         Maastricht University, The Netherlands

·         Vanderbilt University, USA

·         University of Groningen, The Netherlands

·         University of Antwerp, Belgium.

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has been recognised by the New York State Board of Regents for a period of seven years. KMC Manipal is the only medical college in the country to have received this recognition from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Following this, there will be no restrictions on the duration of clerkship/ elective experience for KMC students seeking long-term clinical clerkship placements in New York.

NYSED’s evaluation of foreign medical schools consists of a thorough self-review against international standards and a site visit. The site visit was conducted by a team of international faculty and it happened in November 2017. After consideration of the site review report, a recommendation was issued for placement of students in a long-term clinical clerkship.

Sri Lanka Medical Council is a statutory body established for the purpose of protecting health care seekers by ensuring the maintenance of academic and professional standards. KMC Manipal has an understanding with the council allowing academic and research collaborations. 

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and its constituent teaching hospital are both ISO 9001: 2008 certified and ISO 14000: 2004 certified for QMS/EMS displaying a strong commitment to improving the quality of services.

NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) is a constituent board of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations. Formed in 2005, it is the principal accreditation for hospitals in India. Kasturba Hospital, a teaching hospital of KMC Manipal has consistently maintained its accreditation status since 2007 for its excellence in healthcare quality and strong commitment to improving the quality of services.

Institutional Ethics Committee of Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital is NABH accredited for promoting and upholding universal ethical values and international scientific standards.

The Department of Health Research (DHR), GoI; with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had notified the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules -2019, that came into force from 19th March 2019. Under the Rules, Chapter IV entitled “Ethics Committee for biomedical and health research” states that Ethics Committees reviewing biomedical and health research should register with the authority designated by the Central Government in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Health Research (DHR). 

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Institutional Ethics Committee of Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital underwent a recertification audit in sept 2019 and was awarded its accreditation status for another 5 years

Microbiology Department, KMC Manipal houses the State Referral Lab (SRL) Integrated counselling and testing centre (ICTC) for HIV and surveillance. HIV SRL is one of the best among the 10 State Reference Laboratories in Karnataka, recognised by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), India. SRL caters to the districts of Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shimoga and provides training and assistance to the ICTCs. Both SRL and ICTC lab are accredited by National Accreditation Biological laboratories (NABL) India. ICTC provides free HIV testing and counselling facilities.

BSL3 laboratory facility for Tuberculosis: First of its kind in southern coastal Karnataka with facilities like; fluorescence LED Microscopy, Gene Xpert MTB/RIF, MGIT 960 Liquid culture system, Line Probe assays first line and second line and Phenotypic DST for the first line TB drugs. The lab is attached to Designated Microscopy Centre of the RNTCP and accredited by the RNTCP for the Line Probe Assay. It caters to the needs of nearby hospitals in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and North Kanara. The lab also collaborates with other institutions of MAHE and, reputed national and international research institutions. It has mutual agreements with companies for research activities. Periodic national level training is imparted to postgraduates and junior faculties of medical institutions through workshops. The lab has been involved in helping State TB cell Karnataka for follow up cultures of the patients undergoing MDR TB treatment in 9 districts of Karnataka.

Manipal University and Kasturba Hospital, Manipal completed a great task of attempting a Guinness World Record in Hand Washing at the Marena Sports Complex on October 15, 2016 when 3422 students and staff and others washed hands as per the norms required for the record. It took over 16 hours to go through the exercise, which at the end was a job well done. All coordination with clock-work precision and the smooth conduct of the event was praiseworthy. Every minute detail was well attended to. The hand washing relay began at 7 am when the Pro Chancellor of Manipal University, Dr H. S. Ballal sounded the hooter. It ended at 11.30 pm. Students, doctors, nursing staff and administrative teams of Kasturba Medical College and Hospital Manipal, and health care institutions comprising Kasturba Medical College, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Melaka Manipal Medical College - Manipal Campus, School of Allied Health Sciences and Manipal College of Nursing, and Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and School of Allied Health Sciences took part. Five Senior Advocates of Udupi District and 4 Police Personnel were the witnesses. The time keepers were physical education teachers from other colleges in and around Udupi and Mangalore.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education was declared as Institute Of Eminence (IOE) by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. The contribution to KMC Manipal and Kasturba Hospital to this was immense. KMC Manipal is considered as the flagship institute of MAHE. Growth and development of KMC Manipal and Kasturba Hospital Manipal reflect the progress of MAHE.