Special report on the observation of World No Tobacco Day at IMA Kunnamkulam.

On 31^st May , IMA Kunnamkulam observed “No Tobacco Day” in a function held at IMA HOUSE ,Kunnamkulam after the half yearly Patient Meet of the Sahaya Hastham Monthly Medical Camp of IMA Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr.Koshy George .T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr.Saju.P.K, the secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the gathering. Dr.Koshy George , in his presidential address requested the public to avoid both Active and Passive smoking.

WIMA Kunnamkulam conducted a health awareness class for the patients in association with World No Tobacco Day. The Health Education Class was taken by Dr. Rini Raveendran, Asst. Professor, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur on ‘The Harmful Effects of Smoking’.  Dr.Rini Raveendran stressed the adverse effects of smoking , in a simple language which the common man can understand. There was a small question –answer session following the talk.

The president released the  pamphlets on adverse effects of smoking, which were distributed to the gathering.

Dr.N.D.Varghese , Dr.Varghese Paul, Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar and Dr.Shameer C Sulaiman attended the meeting and interacted with the patients.

The meeting was followed by light refreshments for the patients, after which the monthly medical camp was conducted.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

1.6.15

 

This is a special report on the inauguration of GRAMEEN AROGYA PADHATHI, the village health program at IMA Kunnamkulam , Arogyajalakom Camp and WIMA Health education Class held at IHDP Colony, Pudussery on 24.05.2015.

GRAMEEN AROGYA PADHATHI, the village health program was inaugurated in IMA Kunnamkulam on Sunday,24-05-15 in a function organised jointly by IMA Kunnamkulam, WIMA Kunnamkulam and Chowannur Grama Panchayat at IHDP Colony Hall, Pudussery . The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George T , the president of IMA Kunnamkulam . The formal inauguration was done by the president of Chowannur grama panchayath, Mrs Ajitha Pushpakaran . She said that, the activities of IMA is a  role model and they should be maximum utilised  by the community.

Felicitations were offered by the  Vice president of Chowannur gramapanchayath,   Adv.Sumesh , ward member Miss. Shantha , past president of IMA KSB , Dr K V Devadas and past president of IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr N D Varghese . Adv. Sumesh commended the activities of Arogyajalakom Committee of IMA in creating a liason with the Grama Panchayat officials and requested for more programmes in Chowannur panchayat. Ward member Shantha said that her own family regularly attended the monthly checkups of Sahayahastham Project of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. K.V. Devadas  stressed the importance of involvement of IMA in the health of the community. Speaking on behalf of Arogyajalakom Committee, Dr. N.D. Varghese thanked the Chowannur Grama Panchayat for its cooperation.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Saju P K , the secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam who promised that IMA Kunnamkulam would respond positively to the requests for more activities from the Panchayat authorities.

Snacks and Cool Drinks were served to all after the inaugural session.

The inaugural function was followed by 2 programs:.

1 : The second phase of interventional health program of Arogyajalakam of IMA Kunnamkulam conducted in association with chowannur grama panchayath, for the control of life style diseases in ward No. 8 of the Panchayath. In this program, Random blood sugar, Blood pressure and Uric acid were checked ,  free of cost, for all the people of IHDP Colony. A team of our members led by Dr. Shaji P.S., Chairman of IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter examined the patients. Free medicines were dispensed and follow up check up was advised for those who had abnormal  values, at the SAHAYAHASTHAM camps (on the last Sunday of every month), a continuing monthly medical help of IMA Kunnamkulam ,  conducted at IMA House .

2 . The 2^nd program was a health education class by WIMA Kunnamkulam. Dr Smitha K S, the treasurer of WIMA Kunnamkulam and Asst. Professor, Government Medical College, Thrissur , took a class on control and prevention of life style diseases . Following the talk there was an interactive session in which there was active participation of the people.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

25.5.15

This is a special report on the observation of World Red Cross day at IMA Kunnakulam by a First-Aid Class and the 1st interventional program of ACT FORCE of IMA Kunnamkulam by a Basic Life Support workshop for ACTS, Kechery.

IMA Kunnamkulam observed the World Red Cross Day 2015 at Kechery on 7^th May , by conducting FIRST AID class for the public and a Basic Life Support (BLS) training workshop for the volunteers of ACTS (Accident Care and Transport Service) and the taxi drivers of Kechery .

The program started with a silent prayer. The president of ACTS unit Kechery Mr Jose Paul T. presided over the inaugural function. During his presidential address, he expressed appreciation and gratitude for the support of IMA Kunnamkulam for the activities of ACTS in the health sector. The formal inauguration of the workshop was done by Dr Koshy George T , President of IMA Kunnamkulam . In his inaugural address , he mentioned the significance of the world Red Cross Day and he stressed the importance of teaching the basic life support measures and techniques to accident care givers like ACTS .

The first session was on FIRST AID and was led by Dr Koshy George T who demonstrated various techniques of giving first aid , in a simple manner using commonly available materials like newspaper, cardboard boxes, and cotton clothes. Special emphasis was given to effective first aid measures which can be administered at homes, schools, roads and places of work.

In the second session , a practical training class on BLS was taken by Dr Ajith. T , Anaesthesiologist of Malankara Mission Hospital , Kunnamkulam . Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation was demonstrated on a mannequin with the help of trained male nursing staff. Hands on session for selected volunteers added to the enthusiasm of the participants.

66 volunteers attended the workshop. There was active interaction from the audience, following the sessions. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of ACTS Kechery, Mr Jisson Choondal .

Dr.Saju.P.K, Sec.IMA , Kunnamkulam.

This is a special report on the observation of “ Professional integrity day “ at IMA Kunnamkulam .

The Professional  Integrity Day was observed at IMA Kunnamkulam at IMA House , Kanipayyur . The meeting started with a silent prayer and the president Dr Koshy George T welcomed the members. He conveyed the messages of the state secretary Dr A V Jayakrishnan and the DTF chairman Dr Jain Chimmen about observing the Professional Integrity Day. The president released the pamphlets to be distributed in hospitals of Kunnamkulam by handing over a copy to Past President of IMA KSB, Dr. K.V. Devadas. Dr KV Devadas , Past president of IMA KSB in his address, spoke on the need to stand united to fight against mixopathy and safeguard our profession .

Then the president recited the pledge to all members to keep and uphold our professional integrity . Pamphlets were distributed to all the members . The meeting was closed  with vote of thanks by the  secretary Dr Saju P.K .

Individual meetings were held later in Unity Hospital, Kanippayyur, Royal Hospital, Kunnamkulam, MOSCMM Hospital, Aduppootty, Santhi Nursing Home and Ansar Hospital Perumpilavu.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

This is a special report on the WIMA SOUHRUDHA – CEAD  Anaemia Detection Camp and IMA – CEAD Hypertension Detection Camp held at Christhujyothi Convent Hall, Aduppootty, Kunnamkulam on 10.05.2015

 

The programme started at 9.30 am with a public meeting. After a prayer led by the Mother Superior of Christhujyothi Convent, the participants were welcomed by the president of CEAD, Mr. Pappachen. The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Sara Thomas, founder Chairperson of WIMA Kunnamkulam. Key Note Address was by Dr. R. Padmasini, Chairperson of WIMA, Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, health education class on hypertension was taken by Dr. Koshy George T. This was followed by a health  education class on Anaemia by Dr. Sara Thomas.

All ladies of Aduppootty colony were screened for anaemia and hypertension. 48 cases of anaemia were detected and medicines distributed free of cost. 9 new cases of hypertension were detected and treatment initiated.

 

Dr. Saju P.K.                                                                                                                     

Secretary                                                                                                                                 

IMA Kunnamkulam .                                                          

This is a special report on IMA AMS MIDZONE CONFERENCE AMSCON 2015 hosted by IMA KUNNAMKULAM at IMA House, Pudussery on 3^rd May 2015.

The IMA AMS Mid Zone Conference, AMSCON 2015 started  at 8.55am with hoisting of the IMA flag by the President Dr.Koshy George T, in the presence of various dignitaries and delegates of the conference.

The scientific session started at 9am sharp with  the topic “Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndrome “ by Dr.Govindan Unni, Professor, JMMC, Trichur, chaired by Dr.Joshy Thomas. The second topic was “Benign Breast Disorders –Can they be Premalignant “ by Dr.T. B.Culas, Professor, GMC Palakkad, chaired by Dr.Asok Varma.

This was followed by working tea break during which Dr.Antony Thoppil, Consultant Orthopaedician, Daya Hospital, Trichur gave a small presentation on ‘Pain Management in Osteoarthritis’ .

The Inaugural Ceremony commenced at 10.40am.with a prayer song by Dr.Geetha Devi.R. Flag salutation was done by the secretary Dr.Saju.P.K. Then the President Dr.Koshy George welcomed all the dignitaries, faculties and delegates who attended the conference. The IMA AMS State Chairman Dr.Balakrishnan K.P, in his presidential address congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up the conference in a big way and announced that he has reduced the IMA AMS membership fee to Rs 700 for that day only and requested all the delegates to avail of this opportunity. The inauguration of the conference was done by the Midzone Vice President Dr.Abraham Varghese by lighting the Nilavilakku. During his inaugural address he thanked IMA Kunnamkulam for conducting the conference with dignity and glamour. Felicitations were offered by Dr.P.K.Mohammed Rasheed  and Dr.K.V.Devadas past presidents of IMA KSB, and Midzone joint secretary Dr.P.Gopikumar. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Shaji P.S, Chairman, IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter and Organising Chairman of the conference.The inaugural ceremony concluded with the National Anthem.

Next scientific session was ‘Radiology of Bone lesions’ by Prof. K Mohanan,HOD of Radiodiagnosis GMC Trichur, chaired by Dr.Koshy George T.  Dr.V.P.Paily, Professor, JMMC  Trichur took the next session on ‘Prevention of Infection’ chaired by Dr.Sarah Thomas. The last session before lunch was on “Adolescent Vaccines “ by Dr.N .S.Mani, Professor, GMC Trichur, chaired by Dr.Cherian Joseph.

1.20pm to 2pm was lunch break including time for all the delegates to visit the variety of stalls on the campus.

The post lunch session started with ‘Autoimmune disease –Mimics and Masquerades of Medicine’ by Dr.Padmanaba Shenoy ,Professor, AIMS Kochi, chaired by Dr.Abraham Joshua.The next topic was on ‘Psoriasisand Metabolic Syndrome’ by Dr. S.Criton, Professor, AIMS Trichur, chaired by Dr.Sreelatha Bhat. The last session was by Dr.K.K.Mubarak,Professor, GMC Calicut, on ‘Fitness for Anaesthesia-What does it really mean’, chaired by Dr.Antony P.David.

All presentations were followed by active interactive sessions from the floor, which made the proceedings very lively and interesting.

The conference concluded with vote of thanks by IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter secretary and Organising Secretary of the conference, Dr.Rajesh Krishnan at 3.45pm.

The total number of delegates registered was 670. 255 delegates attended the conference.

There were quizzes on X rays, clinical photos and ECG and a Lucky dip. Prizes were distributed to the winners .Mementos were given to each speaker by the respective chairperson.

Breakfast, midmorning tea, Lunch, and evening tea were very well appreciated by all. Above all, an air-conditioned hall with digital quality of sound as well as punctuality and quality of sessions were praised by all the dignitaries and the delegates alike.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA , Kunnamkulam.

4.5.15

Report of activities of IMA Kunnamkulam for the month April 2015.

On 2^nd – a seminar on Autism was conducted at the Tropical Health Foundation of India(THFI) , Kunnamkulam by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with THFI. The  meeting was presided over by Kunnamkulam IMA President  Dr.Koshy George. T. During his Presidential address, he stressed the importance of early diagnosis and initiation of supportive therapies. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr.Gireesh Kumar, the president of  Press Club Kunnamkulam. He congratulated IMA on the organisation of the seminar and he said that activities of IMA in the field of health education in Kunnamkulam are being widely appreciated by the public. The chairman of THFI Dr.K.Jacob Roy spoke on the occasion regarding the need for intervention in autism. Speech therapist Ms.Arya Kesavan and Physiotherapist Ms.Neelam Dave took classes for the parents of autism affected children .Vote of thanks was proposed by IMA Secretary Dr.Saju.P.K.

On 7^th – a public programme was organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam committee of IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Health Day with the participation of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kunnamkulam as well as the Health Department of Pazhanji, at Al Zaki Restaurant conference hall, Perumpilavu .

The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George.T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam . During his presidential address he stressed the importance of safe food habits and the need for educating the food handlers, like workers in the hotels and restaurants.

This was followed by the release of the IMA food policy document by Mr. Gireesh Kumar Perumpilavu, president of the Kunnamkulam Press Club. During his speech, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam in conducting these classes for hotel employees.

A class on safe methods in food handling was taken by Mr. Anilkumar , Health supervisor of CHC pazhanji and a class on rules and regulations to be followed by hotel and restaurants was taken by Mr. Manoj , Health Inspector of Kandanissery Panchayath . 68 representatives from various hotels in Kunnamkulam took part in the programme.

Senior Vice president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Paul C Raphael , IMA Kunnamkulam Charity Wing Chairman Dr P A Mohammed Nissar , President of Hotel and Restaurant Association Mr. Khalid and IMA Kunnamkulam Secretary Dr. Saju  P K also spoke on the occasion .

On 7^th – We conducted an Executive Committee meeting  and Organising Committee meeting of AMSCON 2015 to discuss the matters of IMA AMS MIDZONE conference.

On 10^th – The Valedictory function of the Certificate Course in Geriatric Care in Bedside Assistance/Care Taker was held on 10^th April, 2015 AT moscmm Hospital, Aduppootty, Kunnamkulam.  Honourable Alathur MP, Shri PK Biju was the Chief Guest who addressed the audience and gave away the Provisional Certificates to students. Mr Jinny Kuruvilla, Treasurer, MOSCMMH was in the Chair. Dr Jacob Roy delivered the welcome speech.  Dr Koshy George delivered the Keynote address. Mrs Leela G, Thrissur District Social Justice Officer, Lt Col Regina PR, Mr Babu Varghese, Mr Saxon, President Chamber of Commerce, Kunnamkulam offered felicitations.  Major Gopalakrishnan KP, National Coordinator ARDSI  expressed Vote of thanks.

 

On 12^th – Arogya mythri – 4^th interventional health program was  conducted at our adopted village Thipilissery .  The program was inaugurated by the president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Koshy George T. In his inaugural address he stressed the importance of knowing one’s blood group and its implications in emergency situations. IMA secretary Dr Saju P K and village representative Mr Premdas also spoke on the occasion .

Blood grouping was done for all the villagers who attended the camp. This was a programme which was asked for by the villagers because they wanted to make a register of eligible blood donors in the village. A list has been prepared and given to the village representatives. The IMA Secretary Dr. Saju P.K., in his address commended them for their initiative and said that it was a great success for the IMA to have been able to instil a sense of responsibility regarding health needs in the villagers themselves.

 

On 17^th  – World Haemophilia Day Programme was organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam at Taluq Hospital Campus, Kunnamkulam. In a well attended function presided over by Shri. C.K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, the programme was formally inaugurated by Brahmasri Chitran Namboodiripad, Retd Director of Education. Blessings were offered by Swami Purushothamananda Saraswathi, Vivekananda Seva Kendram, Cherussery and Rev. Fr. Mathai OIC, Director, Bethany St. John’s School, Kunnamkulam.

World Haemophilia Day Message was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam and former Vice President of Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter.

Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor, IMACGP, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion.

Prof. N. Gokuldas, President, Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter, Shri E. Raghunandanan, General Secretary, Haemophilia Society, Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP Kunnamkulam, Adv. C.B. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri. M.V. Ullas, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri Joseph Chalissery, President,  Taluq Co-operative Bank, Thalappilly, Dr. B. Sushanth, Rotary Club Kunnamkulam, Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President, Lion’s Club Kunnamkulam, Shri. T.M. Yusuf Perumpilavu and  Shri E. Ramachandran, Chairman, Kannan Memorial Trust Akkikavu were among the other speakers.

A health education class was taken by Dr. Sr. Merly on Haemophilia.

There was a Haemophilia Exhibition and a Blood Donation Camp in association with IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur.

On 17^th – we conducted an executive meeting and Organising Committee meeting of AMSCON 2015 to evaluate the activities so far in the organisation of the AMS midzone conference.

On 21^st , a warm reception was accorded to the ‘Kathorkoo’ – SILENT WHEEL rally of NISS, IMA KSB at Royal Hospital Kunnamkulam. The meeting was attended by IMA members, representatives of Lions Club, Rotary Club, IDA and general public.

Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the audience. He said that this programme was an example of the social commitment of the IMA.

The meeting was presided over by Dr. P. Gopikumar, Jt. Secretary of IMA KSB. In his presiding speech, he elaborated on the ill effects of noise pollution and the need to raise public opinion against this health hazard.

The meeting was formally inaugurated by Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP of Kunnamkulam and he personally congratulated each and every member of the rally team who were presented to him by the team leader Dr. Sankar Ram, who detailed the itinerary of the rally to the members present.  In his inaugural address, Mr. K.K. Raveendran emphasized the role of the authorities in ensuring a healthy atmosphere free of pollution.

Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President of Lions Club, Kunnamkulam and Dr. B. Sushanth, Past President of IDA and Rotary Club, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion and the commended the social role that IMA is playing in Kunnamkulam.

In his concluding speech, Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA KSB thanked the public for the keen interest shown and he lay emphasis on the role of the public in the development of healthy practices in society.

On 22^nd – we conducted our monthly CME. The speaker was Dr.Anantha Kesavan ,Addl.Prof. of Pediatrics GMC Trichur. He spoke on the topic ‘Mismanagement of fever’ and a hot discussion followed it. Then IMA AMS Xray quiz was presented by Dr.Shaji P.S. It was a case of minimal pneumothorax and the prize was won by Dr.Sajan Thottan.

On 22^nd –Switch on function of Air conditioner of IMA HALL was held on 22^nd April and the air conditioner was officially switched on by the president Dr.Koshy George T, in the presence AC Committee members and General Body members of IMA Kunnamkulam. Mr.Lalumon and Mr.Roji joseph, managers  from Asok Leyland and Mr.Bose George,  Blue star supervisor, were honoured for supervising the installation works of Air conditioner and Generator set  ,  by the AC Committee chairman Dr.O.J.John.

On 26^th – the monthly free medical camp was conducted at IMA House. Dr.Asok Varma  and Dr.Praveen T M, examined the patients and free medicines were dispensed.55 patients attended the camp.

On 26^th – Dr.Rini Raveendran ,convenor WIMA Kunnamkulam and Dr. K.V.Devadas past president , IMA KSB, attended Women Empowerment and Y-IMA meeting held at IMA  House Cochin.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

 

 

This is a special report on World Haemophilia Day Programme organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam

 

World Haemophilia Day Programme was organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam at Taluq Hospital Campus, Kunnamkulam. In a well attended function presided over by Shri. C.K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, the programme was formally inaugurated by Brahmasri Chitran Namboodiripad, Retd Director of Education. Blessings were offered by Swami Purushothamananda Saraswathi, Vivekananda Seva Kendram, Cherussery and Rev. Fr. Mathai OIC, Director, Bethany St. John’s School, Kunnamkulam.

World Haemophilia Day Message was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam and former Vice President of Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter.

Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor, IMACGP, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion.

Prof. N. Gokuldas, President, Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter, Shri E. Raghunandanan, General Secretary, Haemophilia Society, Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP Kunnamkulam, Adv. C.B. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri. M.V. Ullas, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri Joseph Chalissery, President,  Taluq Co-operative Bank, Thalappilly, Dr. B. Sushanth, Rotary Club Kunnamkulam, Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President, Lion’s Club Kunnamkulam, Shri. T.M. Yusuf Perumpilavu and  Shri E. Ramachandran, Chairman, Kannan Memorial Trust Akkikavu were among the other speakers.

A health education class was taken by Dr. Sr. Merly on Haemophilia.

There was a Haemophilia Exhibition and a Blood Donation Camp in association with IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

17.4.15

 

Arogya mythri –  2^nd  phase- at IMA Kunnamkulam.

This is a special report on Arogya mythri – 4^th interventional health program conducted at our adopted village Thipilissery .  The program was inaugurated by the president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Koshy George T . In his inaugural address he stressed the importance of knowing one’s  blood group and its implications in emergency situations . IMA secretary Dr Saju P K and village representative Mr Premdas also spoke on the occasion .

Blood grouping was done for all the villagers who attended the camp. This was a programme which was asked for by the villagers because they wanted to make a register of eligible blood donors in the village. A list has been prepared and given to the village representatives. The IMA Secretary Dr. Saju P.K., in his address commended them for their initiative and said that it was a great success for the IMA to have been able to instil a sense of responsibility regarding health needs in the villagers themselves.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

12.4.15

This is a special report on the World Health Day Programme organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam Committee of IMA Kunnamkulam.

On 7^th April , a public programme was organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam committee of IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Health Day with the participation of the hotel and restaurant association of Kunnamkulam as well as the Health Department of Pazhanji, at Al Zaki Restaurant conference hall, Perumpilavu .

The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George.T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam . During his presidential address he stressed the importance of safe food habits and the need for educating the food handlers, like workers in the hotels and restaurants.

This was followed by the release of the IMA food policy document by Mr. Gireesh Kumar Perumpilavu, president of the Kunnamkulam Press Club. During his speech, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam in conducting these classes for hotel employees.

A class on safe methods in food handling was taken by Mr. Anilkumar , Health supervisor of CHC pazhanji and a class on rules and regulations to be followed by hotel and restaurants was taken by Mr. Manoj , Health Inspector of Kandanissery Panchayath .

68 representatives from various hotels in Kunnamkulam took part in the programme.

Senior Vice president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Paul C Raphael , IMA Kunnamkulam Charity Wing Chairman Dr P A Mohammed Nissar , President of Hotel and Restaurant Association Mr. Khalid and IMA Kunnamkulam Secretary Dr. Saju  P K also spoke on the occasion .

Dr.Saju.P.K

8.4.15