REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF IMA KUNNAMKULAM FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2017

February 1^ST  : NO TO NEXT PROTEST

Thrissur DTF organized no exit exam protest in 3 Medical Colleges of Thrissur District. IMA Kunnamkulam participated actively in the organization of the protest strike. Dr.K.V. Devadas and Dr.Saju PK played the key roles in organizing and giving leadership to the students in the protest meeting.

February 3^RD  : DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT PROGRAM
Free Friday Diabetic Clinic was conducted at SHRC by IMA Kunnamkulam. Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. 10 patients attended. Free Blood Sugar estimation was done.

February 4^th : WORLD CANCER DAY

In connection with World Cancer day,  IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA Kunnamkulam and Pain& Palliative unit Kunnamkulam conducted a World Cancer Day Program with a cancer awareness talk . After the Presidential address by Kunnamkulam Pain and Palliative unit President Mr Gafoor, the program was officially inaugurated by Dr. Joshy Thomas, president of IMA Kunnamkulam and a cancer awareness talk was given by him. Felicitations were offered by Dr. Thilakavathy Ammayar, chairperson of WIMA and Dr. Shameer Sulaiman, secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam. IMA Kunnamkulam donated 3 air beds to pain and palliative unit of Kunnamkulam . Vote of thanks was proposed by Past IMA state president Dr. K.V. Devadas.

February 6^TH  : BLS WORKSHOP AT ELAVALLY
IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with Ayalkootam Sangamam, Elavally conducted BLS Training Workshop for the members of the Ayalkootam club. Mr T.C Mohanan, panchayat member inuagurated the function. Dr.Ajith T conducted the BLS Training. Vote of thanks was proposed by Ayalkootam club president Mr Suneesh. 90 members of the club participated.

February 7^TH : EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Executive meeting was held at IMA house. 23 members attened.

 

February 9^TH : FREE MEDICAL CAMP

IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Rotary Club & WIMA conducted a Medical Camp for the students of Govt.Model Girls High School in the afternoon. Dr.Jacob Roy, Dr.K R Mukesh, Dr.Rajagopal, Dr.Shaji P S &Dr.Joshy Thomas examined 200 students & free medicines were given.

February 10^TH  : DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT PROGRAMS

 

IMA Kunnamkulam conducted 2 programs under Dealing with Diabetes Project.

 

1. NDEP course for Paramedics

The first program was under the NDEP course for Paramedics. The 5th module of NDEP 2016-17 was conducted today by the course trainer Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman. The module was on Microvascular complications of Diabetes and 8 students attended

2.Free Friday Diabetic Clinic conducted at SHRC by IMA Kunnamkulam. Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. 16 patients attended. Free Blood Sugar estimation was done.

February 12^TH  : MANAGING COMMITTEE OF SCHEMES

Managing Committee Meeting of Schemes held at IMA State Head Quarters Thiruvanthapuram was attended by Dr.K.V .Devadas,Dr.Ninan Koothoor, Dr.Ditto Tom & Dr. P. Sundaresh Kumar.

February 14^th  : 7^th General Body Meeting & 6^th CME

Meeting was called to order at 8.30pm by president Dr.Joshy Thomas. President welcomed all members to the meeting.  A special welcome note was given to guest speaker Dr.Jayanthi Vijayakumar Hemato Oncology Transplant Fellow Minnesota USA. Dr.Ajith. T.introuduced the guest speaker and she gave an excellent talk on ‘Hematological Emergencies’. The topic was well discussed and highly appreciated. Dr.Padmasini presented a memento to the guest speaker.

DISTRICT LEVEL INAUGURATION OF IMA UNICEF PROJECT

District Level inauguration of IMA UNICEF project was done on the same occasion. Dr. SanthoshBabu, DTF Chairman inaugurated the function. UNICEF project coordinator Dr.N.S Iyyer spoke on the occasion. Branch Nodal officer Dr.Rajagopal gave an LCD awareness presentation.

51 members attended the meeting.

February 19^TH  : SWC MEETING AT PALA

253^rd  IMA SWC Meeting held at Pala Sun Star Convention Centre was attended by eight members from IMA Kunnamkulam – Dr. Joshy Thomas, Dr. K.V. Devadas, Dr. Shameer C. Sulaiman, Dr. C. P. Ravunnikutty, Dr. KoshyGeorge, Dr. C.K. Madhusudanan, Dr. Ninan Koothoor and Dr. Saju P.K.

February 21^st  : AMSCON 2017 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The first Organizing Committee meeting of the IMA MIDZONE CONFERENCE AMSCON 2017 to be hosted by IMA Kunnamkulam on April 30^th this year was conducted at Hotel Taste Manthra, Kunnamkulam. 15 members attended the meeting.

February 23^rd : PRESS CONFERENCE

A press conference was conducted to announce free mammogram to poor needy female patients above 40yrs which IMA Kunnamkulam plans to conduct on March 8^th, International Women’s Day, in association with Indian Dental Association, Kunnamkulam Taluk Hospital,  WIMA & Cochin Cancer Society.

February 24^TH : DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT PROGRAM

Free Friday Diabetic Clinic conducted at SHRC by IMA Kunnamkulam. Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. 18 patients attended . Free Blood Sugar estimation was done.

February24^th : AROGYAMYTHRI MONTHLY CAMP

The monthly camp of Arogya Mythri was held at the adopted village on 24.02.2017. IMA  Kunnamkulam in association with Chandanam Charitable Trust, Karikkad conducted free medical camp . Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. Free medicines were given and Free Blood Sugar estimation was done. 31 patients attended the camp.

February 26^th  : WORLD LEPROSY DAY PROGRAM
World Leprosy Day was observed at IMA House Puthussery by IMA and WIMA. An awareness class was taken by Leprosy non medical supervisor of Kunnamkulam muncipal area Mr.Ajay Ghosh. Around 60 people attended. Program was conducted along with monthly medical camp. WIMA chairperson Dr.Thilakavathy handed over a memento to the speaker.

February 26^TH : MONTHLY MEDICAL CAMP AT IMA HOUSE
Free Monthly medical camp for the underprivileged patients was conducted today at IMA house Puthussery. Dr.Mohan Thomas, Dr.Joshy Thomas, Dr.Ajith examined patients. 60 patients attended. Free blood sugar estimation & distribution of free drugs were part of the program.

Februay 27^th : BLOOD GROUP DETECTION CAMP

IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Shanthi Nursing Home conducted Blood Grouping Test for 200 students at Good Sheperd school, Kunnamkulam.

 

Dr. Shameer C. Sulaiman,

Hony. Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam,

06.03.2017