By Shyam Sundar Vattam
It is very rare and indeed an honour for any student to Head the institution in which he studied and a matter of pride for teachers. This is true in the case of Dr. H.M. Virupaksha, Medical Superintendent of Princess Krishnajammanni Tuberculosis Hospital (PKTB Sanatorium), under MMC&RI, Mysuru, where he was once a student. After putting in over 33 years in Government service, he will be retiring on June 30, 2021. Before attaining superannuation, Dr. Virupaksha shared his experiences amid the pandemic with Star of Mysore. Excerpts.—Ed
