Thumbay University Hospital Ajman organise ‘Free Mega Medical Camp & Health Carnival’
Ajman: More than 2500 people of over 40 nationalities attended the ‘Thumbay Health Carnival & Free Mega Medical Camp’ organized by Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, the biggest private academic hospital in the region, on Friday, 18th October 2019. 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 University Hospital and other members of Thumbay Group’s administrative team.
The program started off with an hour-long yoga session led by The Art of Living Foundation. The free medical camp was held from 9am to 9pm across all the three hospitals at Thumbay Medicity, viz., Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital and Thumbay Dental Hospital. Visitors availed free doctor consultations across all specialist departments, in addition to free medicines and discounted diagnostic tests and laboratory investigations. Free ECG and Ultrasound tests were available to those referred by the specialist doctors for the same.
Commenting on the health carnival and free mega medical camp, Dr. Thumbay Moideen said, “Thumbay Group periodically conducts free health camps for the benefit of the public, as we believe that it is important to promote health awareness among various communities and improve access to quality healthcare, especially in view of the prevalence of lifestyle diseases and stress impacting the health of individuals. Organized as part of our CSR activities, events like these aim 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.”
The entertainment programs and competitions conducted as part of the event saw the participation of families in large numbers. Women and children actively took part in competitions and programs like the Onam Pookkalam, henna, face painting, musical program, cultural programs and magic show. The health awareness sessions by the hospital’s pediatricians also attracted family audiences. The event was also attended by various corporate teams, association leaders etc., some of who were keen to discuss the possibility of tying-up with Thumbay University Hospital for the benefit of their members.
Akbar Moideen Thumbay said that the event was organized to welcome the public to experience the latest healthcare technology and expert healthcare professionals at the hospital. “The hospital has several unique offerings like the Long-Term Care Unit, Medical Tourism facilities, Therapeutic Garden and tertiary/quaternary care including specialties like neurosurgery. With 350-beds and over a 100 consultation clinics, the hospital is truly a one-of-its-kind healthcare facility in the region,” he said.
Dr. Mohammad Faisal Parvez said that the hospital is committed to meeting all the healthcare needs of patients and families. “All major insurance cards are accepted at Thumbay University Hospital. In continuation of the free mega medical camp, the management of Thumbay University Hospital has decided to extend the availability of free consultations, discounted lab/diagnostic tests and other services till 31st October 2019,” he added.
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MP HC sets up judicial commission to probe water contamination in Indore
Indore (PTI): The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday set up a commission of inquiry comprising a former HC judge to probe the issue of water contamination in city's Bhagirathpura, saying the matter requires probe by an independent, credible authority and "urgent judicial scrutiny".
It also directed the commission to submit an interim report after four weeks from the date of commencement of proceedings.
A division bench of Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi constituted the commission while hearing several public interest litigations (PILs) filed simultaneously regarding the deaths of several people in Bhagirathpura due to the consumption of contaminated water.
The HC reserved the order after hearing all the parties during the day, and released it late at night.
The state government on Tuesday told the HC that the deaths of 16 people in Indore's Bhagirathpura area was possibly linked to a month-long outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water.
The government presented an audit report of 23 deaths from the current gastroenteritis epidemic in Bhagirathpura before the bench, suggesting that 16 of these fatalities may have been linked to the outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water.
The report, prepared by a committee of five experts from the city's Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, stated that the deaths of four people in Bhagirathpura were unrelated to the outbreak, while no conclusion could be reached regarding the cause of death of three other people in the area.
During the hearing, the high court sought to know from the state government the scientific basis behind its report.
The division bench also expressed surprise at the state government's use of the term "verbal autopsy" in relation to the report, sarcastically stating that it had heard the term for the first time.
The HC expressed concern over the Bhagirathpura case, stating that the situation was "alarming," and noted that cases of people falling ill due to contaminated drinking water have also been reported in Mhow, near Indore.
In its order, the HC said the serious issue concerning contamination of the drinking water supply in Bhagirathpura area allegedly resulted in widespread health hazards to residents, including children and elderly persons.
According to the petitioners and media reports, death toll is about 30 till today, but the report depicts only 16 without any basis or record, it said.
It is averred that sewage mixing, leakage in the pipeline, and failure of civic authorities to maintain potable water standards have led to the outbreak of water-borne diseases. Photographs, medical reports, and complaints submitted to the authorities prima facie indicate a matter requiring urgent judicial scrutiny, the HC said.
"Considering the gravity of the allegation and affecting the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and the need for an independent fact-finding exercise, the Court is of the opinion that the matter requires investigation by an independent, credible authority," it said.
"Accordingly, we appoint Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta, former judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, a one-man commission of inquiry into the issues relating to water contamination in Bhagirathpura, Indore, and its impact on other areas of the city," the HC added.
As per the order, the commission shall inquire into and submit a report on the cause of contamination -- whether the drinking water supplied to Bhagirathpura was contaminated; and the source and nature of contamination (sewage ingress, industrial discharge, pipeline damage etc).
The panel will also probe the number of actual deaths of affected residents on account of contaminated water; find out the nature of disease reported and adequacy of medical response and preventive measures; suggest immediate steps required to ensure safe drinking water as well as long-term infrastructural and monitoring reforms.
It will also identify and fix responsibility upon the officers and officials found prima facie responsible for the Bhagirathpura water contamination incident, and suggest guidelines for compensation to affected residents, particularly vulnerable sections.
The commission shall have powers of a civil court for the purpose of summoning officials and witnesses; calling up records from the government department, hospitals, laboratories and civic bodies; ordering water quality testing through accredited laboratories; conducting spot inspections.
All state authorities involving district administration, Indore Municipal Corporation, public health engineering department and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board shall extend full co-operation and provide records as sought by the commission, it said.
The state government shall provide office space, staff, and logistical support to the commission, it said.
During the hearing in the day, the state government also presented a status report to the court in this matter.
According to reports, a total of 454 patients were admitted to local hospitals during the vomiting and diarrhea outbreak, of whom 441 have been discharged after treatment, and 11 are currently hospitalised.
According to officials, due to a leak in the municipal drinking water pipeline in Bhagirathpura, sewage from a toilet was also mixed in the water.
