December 1st : WORLD AIDS DAY AT TALUQ HOSPITAL
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA conducted a World AIDS day programme at Kunnamkulam Taluk Hospital. The welcome speech was given by hospital superintendent Dr. Taj Paul. The function was presided over by Municipal Health Standing Committee Chairperson Mrs. Suma Gangadaran and felicitations were offered by Secretary Dr Shameer C. Sulaiman and WIMA Joint Convenor Mrs Bency Joshy and Vote of Thanks by HIV programme convenor Ms. Anitha . AIDS pledge was led by Mr. Harshan. The AIDS awareness Health Education Class was taken by Dr. Joshy Thomas. After the class, the president distributed Red Ribbons as a token of solidarity with AIDS victims.
December 1st : WORLD AIDS DAY AT MALANKARA HOSPITAL
World AIDS Day program at Malankara Hospital, Aduppootty: On 1st December 2016, IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a Staff Training Program at Malankara hospital in connection with World AIDS Day. Dr. Babu Mathew P. took class on Universal Precautions for AIDS for nursing staff, sweepers and attenders of the hospital.
December 1st : KAIRALI TV HEALTH PROGRAM
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dr. Francis Puthenangadi took part in a Kairali People TV ‘Hello Doctor’ programme
December 2nd : RECEPTION TO IPP
On December 2nd , a warm reception was accorded by the MM Complex association, Guruvayur Road, Kunnamkulam to Dr. C.P. Ravunnikkutty to felicitate him on being awarded the Dr. Thomas Vaidyan Award for the best local branch president of IMA in Kerala state.
December 3 : INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
On the occasion of World Disabled Day, IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA and Tropical Health Foundation of India conducted a Health Education Class on “Issues faced by the Disabled Child and Parents” by Dr. Subramanian, senior consultant, Thrissur Govt Mental Hospital . After the welcome speech by Dr. K. Jacob Roy, director of THFI, the introduction of the speaker was done by Dr. Cyriac George(Psychiatrist). The function was presided over by IMA President Dr.Joshy Thomas. Dr. Thilakavathy Ammiyar Chairperson WIMA presented memento to the guest speaker. Vote of thanks was proposed by secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman. Following this, there was a medical camp for the children and their parents.40 disabled children and parents attended. Free Blood Sugar estimation and BP check were done. Free medicines were distributed. Dr. Joshy Thomas and Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients.
December 6th : EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
3rd executive meeting held on 06th December 2016.
24 members attended the meeting.
December 7th : RECEPTION TO AWARDS WINNERS
A warm reception was given to IMA KUNNAMKULAM state award winners Dr. C. P. Ravunnikutty ,DrGeetha Devi and DrShaji P. S by Kariyambra ward in Katakambal panchayat where the IMA Kunnamkulam project for the elderly ‘SnehapoorvamVayojanangalkku’ was conducted regularly last year with great success and appreciation from the public. Panchayath president Sadanandan Master inaugurated the function and presented mementos to the award winners. MrManikandan, ward member expressed vote of thanks
December 8th : DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted 2 programs under Dealing with Diabetes Project .
The first program was under the NDEP course for Paramedics. The 3rd module of NDEP 2016-17 was conducted by the course trainer Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman. The module was on Medical Management of Diabetes and 10 students attended.
The second program was the Free Friday Diabetic Clinic conducted at SHRC by IMA Kunnamkulam. Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. 12 patients attended . Free Blood Sugar estimation was done.
December 11th : MEDICAL CAMP FOR ELDERLY
Elderly Care Free medical camp SnehapoorvamVayojanangalkai was conducted at Pazhanji .DrRavunnikutty, DrGeethadevi, Dr Shaji.P.S. examined patients and free medicines were given.
December 13th : GENERAL BODY AND CME
The 4th CME and General Body meeting of ima Kunnamkulam was held on December 13th
Meeting started at 8.15pm.President Dr.Joshy Thomas presided over the meeting.Dr.Ajit Thachil consultant Cardio Electro Physiologist, Lisie Hospital Kochi was the guest speaker for the CME. He gave an excellent talk on Common Arrythmias and their management.
Xray Quiz by IMA AMS was conducted by Dr.Shaji P.S
38 members attended the meeting.
December 18th : PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES MEET
Presidents/Secretaries meet at Trivandrum was attended by President Dr. Joshy Thomas and Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman.
December 18 : RECEPTION TO AWARD WINNERS
A warm reception was given to Dr. Ravunnikutty and Team IMA for the award winning performance by Chittanjur LP school (adopted school for Arogya Mythri) at a function organised at the school.
December 19th : COMBATING CARDIAC DISEASE PROJECT
As second activity of IMA Kunnamkulam branch’s project named “Combating Cardiac Disease” IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Unity Heart Care conducted a cardiac disease detection camp at Kadangode in which cardiologist Dr.Akhil, Dr.Varghese Job &Dr.Meera examined 110 patients & free ECG, blood sugar &cholestrol estimations were done.
December 19th : SOWHRUDHA PROJECT AND HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS
An Anaemia detection camp was conducted under the Sowhrudha project of WIMA in which Hb estimation of around 50 patients were done & along with this a health awareness class on anaemia was conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam. Physician
Dr.MohanThomas took the class.This was a combined venture of IMA Kunnamkulam& WIMA. WIMA Secretary Dr.Jasmi proposed vote of thanks. Dr.C P Tomy & Mrs.BencyJoshy attended the function.
Monthly Free Medical Camp was conducted at IMA House. Free blood sugar estimation & distribution of free medicines for one month was done .Dr.Mohan Thomas, Dr.C.P.Tommy & Dr.Jasmi examined the patients.
December 19th : CANCER DETECTION CAMP
IMA &WIMA KUNNAMKULAM in association with Santhi Nursing Home conducted breast cancer detection camp on 19/12/2016. Dr Sreekala Rajesh examined the patients.
December 25th : MEDICAL CAMP FOR ELDERLY
2nd Medical camp for the elderly -SnehapoorvamVayojanangalkai conducted at Pazhanji. Dr.Ravunnikutty and Dr.Geetha Devi examined the patients and free medicines were given.
December 27th : IMA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
NATCON AMRITSAR
Dr. K.V. Devadas attended the meeting. Dr Joshy Thomas, Dr. Shameer C.Sulaiman, Dr. Ravunnikutty, Dr. Shaji P.S registered as delegates for the conference.
December 30 : DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT
Free Friday Diabetic Clinic conducted at SHRC by IMA Kunnamkulam. Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. 10 patients attended. Free Blood Sugar estimation was done.
December 30 : AROGYA MYTHRI
‘AROGYAMYTHRI ‘ monthly camp at adopted village 30.12.2016. IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Chandanam Charitable Trust, Karikkad conducted free medical camp. Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. Free medicines were given and Free Blood Sugar estimation was done. 18 patients attended the camp.
December 30 : HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS FOR NSS
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a Health education class for NSS Camp Students from CMS Higher Secondary School Thrissur at Kadavalloor Govt High School. Welcome address by programme officer MrT.P.Joy and a class on Life Style diseases was taken by Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman. Vote of thanks by team leader MrJobi
December 31st :
5th General Body Meeting And X-MAS/NEW YEAR Family Get-together.
Dr.Joshy Thomas presided over the meeting. Dr.Sara Thomas past president gave Christmas & NEW Year Message after which a colourful variety entertainment programme was conducted.150 IMA & family members attended.
Dr. Shameer C. Sulaiman,
Hon. Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam.
03.01.2017