Ajman: Over 3000 patients benefit from Thumbay Hospital's free mega medical, dental camp
Ajman: More than 3000 people from 40 different nationalities availed the benefits of Thumbay Hospital Ajman’s (THA) Free Medical and Dental camp at its Al Nuaimia branch held on Sunday March 20, 2022.
The free mega health camp offered check-ups with consultant specialists and general practitioners in specialties like Cardiology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Dental, Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Mental Health among others. In addition to this, the camp offered free screenings such as a Blood Sugar, ECG, Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Eye checkup, Blood pressure, BMI screening & discount on dental procedures and also availed free medicines.
Besides consultations in all specialties, a large number of people visited the mega camp to seek counselling on mental health and dental disorders. Approximately 1,696 male, 804 females and 500 pediatrics patient sought Free Consultations at the facility. In addition, around 22% patients were diagnosed with both high blood pressure and elevated sugar levels.
The camp was officially opened by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group, in the presence of Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, Dr. Mohammad Faisal Parvez – Chief Operating Officer of Thumbay Hospital and other members of Thumbay Group’s administrative team. The Camp was supported by Indian Association Ajman, Indian Association Sharjah, KMCC Ajman, Sharjah Malayali Kootaima and Bearys Cultural Forum Community Dubai
Held from 9 a to 5 pm, the camp saw hundreds of people lined up in queues to avail the benefits of the free camp as all the three hospitals of Thumbay Medicity, viz., Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital and Thumbay Dental Hospital participated to provide patient counselling.
“Organized as part of our CSR activities, events like these aims to encourage people to adopt healthy lifestyles, at the same time helping them in early-detection and effective management of health issues, with the help of our doctors and advanced facilities. This is one of the best ways to serve the community of this country, and we do it to the best of our abilities. Thumbay Hospital Ajman is a topnotch healthcare services delivery center, where patients are offered comprehensive packages along with experienced doctors and state-of-the-art facilities. In addition to the specialist medical departments, this hospital also houses an excellent dental center and mental health counselling. Moreover, all major insurance cards are accepted at our facility. In continuation of the free mega medical and dental camp, we are glad to serve the community and be the preferred family hospital for all healthcare needs,” informed Dr. Mohammad Faisal Parvez, Chief Operating Officer, Thumbay Hospital Ajman
Thumbay Healthcare Division has been envisioned as a healthcare destination where patients receive care in a truly restorative environment. In the last 20 successful years of operation, the hospitals have served 6 million patients, conducted 60, 000 deliveries, provided clinical training to Gulf Medical University students and plans to launch autism center dedicated to supporting a child's diagnosis and navigate his care.
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Man sets fire to gas cylinder on truck in Kerala's Kottayam, held
Kottayam(Kerala) (PTI): A 33-year-old man climbed onto a parked truck carrying cooking gas cylinders and set fire to one of them near Thalayolaparambu in the small hours of Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred around 12.30 am, they said.
The fire and rescue personnel soon arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, averting a major disaster.
According to police, the man is suspected to be under mental distress as he claimed that he was walking from Ernakulam to his home in Marangattupilly here when he saw the truck on the roadside.
An FIR under sections 329(3)(criminal trespass),324(2)(mischief),326(f)(mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was lodged against him.
Police said that the man was formally arrested, but will be released on station bail as the offences he is accused of are bailable.
"His family is here at the station and he will be released to them," the officer said.
In the FIR, police have said that the man opened the seal of one of the gas cylinders and set fire to it with the knowledge that his act was dangerous to those living in the area.
According to the company transporting the cooking gas cylinders, it suffered a loss of Rs 2,300 in the incident.
