Report of IMA Kunnamkulam –
February 2016 2nd February:Executive Committee Meeting Meeting started after silent prayer at 8.30pm .President welcomed all members. Discussion done about up coming state IMA events. It was decided to attend all three programs at IMA House Cochin. It was decided to conduct Literary club inaugaration along with reception to state leaders on 21st Feb. Next CME will be on 16 th Feb. Inaugaration of Citizens Advisory Panel will be on the same day . It was decided to conduct Aarogyamythri program on 14 th Feb at Kattakampal. Both school adoption and Ward adoption will be on same day . DrSaju detailed the progress of Ansar Hospital Attack case. It was decided to go ahead with the case without any compromise talks. All such attacks should be reported to IMA in future. 4th February World Cancer Day Activities. IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Punnayurkulam Grama Panchayath and PHC Andathod conducted a campaign against cancer. Cancer Awareness Rally At 10 am a rally was conducted, starting from Santhi Nursing Home with a school Band team . IMA President Dr. C.P. Ravunnikutty and Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Medical Superintendent of Shanthi Nursing Home flagged off the rally.
Public Meeting At 10.30 pm the official function was inaugurated by Panchayath President Sri Dhaneep.
Awareness Classes Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Dr Mukesh K.R, Dr Shaji P.S., Dr Sreekala Rajesh took awareness classes.
Distribution of Booklets Booklets prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam about Breast and Cervical Cancer was distributed to the public .
7 th FEB : Cancer Care Program and IMA Connect Training at Cochin Attended Cancer care TOT program at IMA House, Cochin. Dr C.P. Ravunnikutty, Dr Geetha Devi, Dr Saju P.K., DrMukesh K.R and Dr Shaji P.S attended. Participated in IMA connect program also.
Feb 12th: Cancer Care Program and National Deworming Day Program at Punnayurkulam Conducted cancer awareness program for PTA of Government UP School Cherayi, Punnayurkulam. Awareness Classes Dr Shaji P.S took cancer awareness class.. Dr K R Mukesh gave a talk on Behavioural Formation and Heathy Life style for Children
National Deworming Day Program As a part of National Deworming Program, IMA Kunnamkulam distributed Albendazole tablets to the students.
Feb 14th: Arogyamythri and Elderly Care Program at Pazhanji On February 14th , a function was organized by Kunnamkulam IMA and Womens wing of IMA at Palakkal Hall, Pazhanji as part of Arogyamythri and Elderly Care streams of IMA. Mr. Manikandan, Panchayath member presided over the function. Sri C P John, Member, Planning Board of Kerala inaugarated the program. Dr Preethi Nair (Dist representative AarogyaMythri, IMA), Dr Joju Thomson (Chairman Elderly Care IMA Kerala state), Dr Santhosh Babu (chairman DTF, Thrissur IMA), Dr C.P. Ravunnikutty, IMA President, Dr K.V. Devadas, Dr Koshy George, Dr Saju P.K, Dr Shaji P.S, Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Mr KM Gafoor Haji (pain and palliative president) spoke on the occasion.
Village and School adoption Programs of Arogyamythri Kunnamkulam IMA and Womens wing of IMA adopted ward no 3 Kariyampra of Kattakampal Panchayath in a function organised at Palakkal Hall Pazhanji. This is one of the community service program of IMA called AarogyaMythri. IMA Kunnamkulam also adopted Emmanual L P school Chittanjoor during the function.
Elderly Care Camp of IMA Kuanamkulam This includes monthly check up and distribution of medicines for elderly people (VayojanangalkkuoruKaithangu) and general camp for others every four months.
Medical Camp This was followed by a medical check up and free distribution of medicines.
14 th February Dr Ajith chairman BLS took training class for Indian Dental Association KUNNAMKULAM branch on CPR,BLS and IV cannulation.
Feb 16 th 2016: CME and inauguration of Citizens’ Advisory Panel in Thrissur DTF and IMA Kunnamkulam 5th CME and 6th General Body meeting was held at IMA House. President detailed all the programs done last month. Dr Arthur Joseph Aashirvadam was the Guest Speaker .He has delivered an excellent session on Cardiac Safety Trials of Sitagliptin .This was followed by interactive session. Dr Devadas presented a Memento to Guest Speaker. DrSaju announced the winners of Picture quiz . Dr Shameer and Dr Ajith won the prizes. 25 members registered for the upcoming north zone AMS at Tirur
Distict level inaugration of Citizens Advisory Panel Inaugural function of Citizens’ Advisory Panel in Thrissur District and IMA Kunnamkulam was held at IMA House Kanippayyur Dt. K. V. Devadas, past president of IMA KSB inaugurated the CAP of IMA Kunnamkulam with Mr. BabuPalissery, MLA, Mrs. SeethaRavindran, Municipal Chairperson, Mr. Famous Varghese, DySP and Mr. E. Raghunandanan, Secretary Haemophilia Society as members. IMA Kunnamkulam president Dr. Ravunnikutty, DTF Chairman Dr. SantoshBabu, CAP Convenor Dr. Koshy George, GRF Chairman Dr. K. Mohanan, CAP district representative Dr. Mithunrosh, CAP members and spoke on the occasion. Secretary delivered vote of thanks.
Feb 17 th 2016: Newspaper ‘Open Page’ publishes a full page article on IMA Kunnamkulam People-friendly IMA was the heading of the article published.
Reception to State President and State Office Bearers A special general body meeting was convened for the Reception of IMA emboldening movement team led by state president by IMA Kunnamkulam along with Thrissur DTF. Dr Koshy George was the master of ceremonies. Meeting started at 7pm after collaring of the President by the secretary followed by a silent prayer. Flag salutation was done by secretary. President Dr Ravunnikutty welcomed the Emboldening Movement Team. They were given a warm welcome State president Dr A V Jayakrishnan, State Secretary Dr Samuel Koshy , IPP Dr Sreejith N Kumar and all the members of the team spoke about the yathra and its aims.
Literary Club District level inaugaration of Literary club of IMA was done by Dr A V Jayakrishnan. Literary cub chairman Dr Harikrishnan’s maiden venture Nyle Vazhikal was officially released for IMA members by handing over a copy of it to Dr A V Jayakrishnan by Dr Sreejith N Kumar. Dr Babu gave an introduction to the book. Later Dr Harikrishnan was honoured by Dr A V Jayakrishnan and Dr Sreejith N Kumar. Dr Harikrishnan in his acceptance speech spoke about future plans of IMA Literary club which included quarterly release of Literary Magazine and a Library. Dr Bhavan Sankar DTF coordinator expressed vote of thanks. Meeting was concluded at 8.30pm after National Anthem
Feb 24 th: Basic Life Support Training. Kunnamkulam IMA in association with Thrissur DTF conducted Basic Life Support Training and First Aid Training for employees of Power Grid Corporation Thrissur. Dr Ajith T.,chairman, Act Force of IMA Kunnamkulam took the training class.
Feb 24 th: Health Education Class at Mazhuvancherry Dr K R Mukesh conducted health education class on ‘Adolescent Problems’ for students of BharathiyaVidyaVihar High School Mazhuvanchery ,KecheryThrissur.
Feb 25th : Condolence Meeting We lost our beloved senior member Dr A V Sidharthan of Erumappetty. Condolence meeting was held at IMA House at 8 pm. President Dr Ravunnikutty, Dr Devadas, Dr Jose Varghese, Dr Nileena Koshy, Dr ND Varghese, Dr Shaji P.S, Dr Joshy Thomas and Dr Paul C Raphel spoke on the occasion. Later the House passed a Resolution condoling the death of Dr A V Sidharthan .
Feb 27 th : IMA participates in formation of ACTS ( Accident Care and Transport Services) Kunnamkulam IMA Kunnamkulam participated in the Inaugural function and rally in connection with the formation of new branch of ACTS at Kunnamkulam
Feb 28 th : Anaemia Detection Camp and Health Education Classes at Kanippayyur Anaemia Detection Camp IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA conducted Anemia detection camp at Kanippayyur.
Health Education Classes DrJoshy Thomas took class about Anaemia. Dr Geetha Devi took Cancer Awareness Class .
Feb 28 th :Monthly Free Medical Camp at IMA House, Kanippayyur Monthly medical camp and free distribution of Medicines were given.DrJoshyThomas,DrJiju Baby and DrRajagopal participated in the camp.
February 28th : SWC Meeting at Mavelikkara Attended SWC meeting at Mavelikkara.Seven members attended the meeting. Dr Saju P.K received Appreciation award from Past President for being the secretary of the best local branch 2014/15.
Dr. Shaji P.S. Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam