Mangaluru/Kuwait: AJ Hospital and Research Centre participated in the Kuwait Healthcare Expo 2019, that was organised by Indian Doctors Federation (IDF), Kuwait Medical Association (KMA), Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Kuwait.

The AJ Hospital and Research Centre’s team was led by Medical Director Dr. Prashant Marla.

The expo was held at Raddison Blu Hotel in Kuwait on March 17 and 18. The expo was themed as “Best of Indian Healthcare Expo 2019” and was presided by Dr. Ahmed Al Thuwaini, President, Kuwait Medical Association. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, K Jeeva Sagar was also present in the expo.

The expo was inaugurated by Kuwait Health Ministry’s Secretary, Dr. Mustafa Mohammad Al Redha.

AJ Hospital and Research Centre is already popular among Oman and UAE Nationals who have been being treated at the hospital. With this participation the Hospital is now expecting to attract more patients and response from people of Kuwait. The hospital also hopes that this will open doors for health tourism further in the region.

AJ Hospital is among one of the top medical institution and hospital in the coastal Karnataka and attracts patients seeking treatment from various parts of the world. It was founded by Dr. AJ Shetty, a prominent businessman of Mangaluru in the year 2001. The hospital provides multiple services under a single roof and also has the honor of being the only Super-specialty hospital in the Coastal region.

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Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.

After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.

Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.

Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.

The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.

Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.