Meet Dr. Mariam Anjum Iftikhar, first Gynaecological Oncologist from Dakshina Kannada
Mangaluru: Dr. Mariam Anjum Iftikhar from the city has successfully completed her Mch in Gynaecological Oncology at Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences in Cochin. With this , she is the first doctor in Dakshina Kannada District to have specialized in the treatment of several cancers found in women.
With over 7 years’ experience in the field of Gynae Oncology, she has now completed specialised training in Breast Oncology, Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vulva and Vaginal Cancers.
A meritorious student, right from her school days, Dr Mariam has bagged merit seats all along her educational journey. Born and brought up in Mangaluru, she studied MBBS in Father Muller Medical College Hospital. After that , she did her MS OBG in Yenepoya Medical College. Later she completed a fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru where she was trained in administering Chemotherapy, Palliative Oncology, managing high risk GTN .
Mariam is also trained in Robotic Surgeries. Her research articles are published in several publications and she has presented papers at many national and international conferences.
Recently she presented a paper in South Korea and has also been selected for scholarship for an international conference to be held in Brazil.
Mariam is the daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Natty Moideen Kunhi and Grand Daughter of A.S Manippady. She is married to Prof. UT Iftikhar, Syndicate member of RGUHS and son of former MLA late UT Fareed, and brother of former minister UT Khader. The couple have two children.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
