Thumbay Hospital Ajman to Launch ‘Umm Al Dunya’ Loyalty Card for Egyptian Community
The moves comes in line with 'Year of Tolerance' initiative
Ajman: Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, one of the leading academic hospitals under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, will be launching its own loyalty card for Egyptian patients, called the‘Umm Al Dunya’ card, on Thursday, 28thMarch 2019. Introduced as a ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, the ‘Umm Al Dunya’ cardwill entitle cardholders to a host of inpatient and out-patient discounts at Thumbay Hospital- Ajman.The card is being launched for the benefit of patients without insurance coverage.
Outpatient cardholders will be able avail discounts on consultations and procedures across various specializations, in addition to discounted lab/radiology services and dental consultations and procedures. Inpatient services are offered at a discount for cardholders. Discounts for delivery packages cover both normal and LCSC deliveries, in addition to free pediatric consultation and specially discounted circumcision package. Special discounts will also be available for consultations/procedures in Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Bariatric Surgery.
Mr. Akbar MoideenThumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the ‘Umm Al Dunya’ cardwould be valid throughout the Year of Tolerance, until 31st December 2019. “Card-holders can avail discounts on consultations, IP procedures, radiology investigations, dental services/procedures, dietician consultation and ECG, by flashing their cards at the hospital,” he said, adding, “Thumbay Hospital – Ajman welcomes the Egyptian community to avail the benefits of this unique loyalty card.”
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Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework
New Delhi (PTI): The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes.
According to the ministry, the document, for the first time, establishes a structured and standardised national framework, positioning India among a select group of countries that have integrated childhood diabetes care into the public health system.
The "Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children" was released at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, concluded on May 1-2.
According to a statement by the ministry, the framework aims to ensure universal screening of all children from birth to 18 years through community and school-based platforms for early identification of diabetes.
Suspected cases will undergo immediate blood glucose testing and be referred to district-level health facilities for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment, it said.
A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.
The initiative seeks to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure uninterrupted treatment for children diagnosed with diabetes.
The document also lays down an integrated continuum of care linking community-level screening with district hospital-based management and advanced care at medical colleges to ensure seamless follow-up and treatment.
To strengthen early detection, the guidance promotes the "4Ts" awareness framework -- Toilet, Thirsty, Tired and Thinner -- to help parents, teachers and caregivers recognise early warning signs of type 1 Diabetes.
Besides clinical protocols, the document focuses on family and caregiver empowerment through structured training on insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, emergency response and daily disease management.
The statement stated the initiative is expected to reduce mortality through early detection, prevent complications and improve the quality of life of affected children while strengthening the public health system's capacity to manage non-communicable diseases among children.
