Thumbay Clinic – Umm Al Quwain, part of the network of state-of-the-art family clinics under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division conducted a free medical camp for the laborers and staff of Umm Al Quwain Municipality, on Sunday, 1^st May 2016. The camp was organized as an initiative by the Municipality to mark Labor Day (International Workers’ Day).

Thumbay Clinic conducted free blood pressure and blood sugar tests for the camp visitors. Around 100 employees under Umm Al Quwain Municipality benefited from the camp. The authorities of the Municipality thanked the clinic for supporting this initiative, and awarded the clinic management with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’.

The esteemed award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, to Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group 

Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, one of the leading academic hospitals and part of Gulf Medical University’s teaching facilities under Thumbay Group has won the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Award (DQAA). The award was received from His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai by Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group at the 22^nd Business Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday, 3^rd May 2016.

After receiving the Dubai Quality Appreciation Award, Mr. Thumbay Moideen said that he was happy to receive the prestigious award from His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. “We are proud to be bestowed with this coveted recognition, and it is a wonderful feeling knowing that our commitment to quality and patient satisfaction have been acknowledged. Moreover, the award reassures us that our initiatives are being channeled in the right direction. This will definitely motivate us in our continued quest for further improving our service standards,” he said.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the award was a great achievement. “It has been an incredible journey for the team, to winning this award. We have demonstrated our excellence yet again. We take this opportunity to reaffirm our determination to continue delivering the best world-class healthcare services,” he added.

Part of the largest network of academic hospitals in the region, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman had also won the internationally acclaimed JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation in 2013, becoming the first hospital in Ajman to achieve the same. The same year, it was also recognized as the ‘Best Medical Tourism Provider in the Middle East’ by The New Economy – one of the leading publications in the United Kingdom.

Around 1000 participants and over 2500 visitors attended the event, which also had a special presentation on Traffic Safety by Dubai Police’s traffic department

It was a fun-filled evening with lots of information, contests, prizes and priceless interactions for new and expectant moms who thronged Thumbay Hospital, Dubai in large numbers on Friday, 29th April 2016 to attend ‘Mom’s Day Out’, a unique annual program to entertain and enlighten the participants on pregnancy and motherhood. Around 1000 participants and a total of over 2500 visitors were present at the event.

The event was an exclusive occasion for moms to understand motherhood better through a variety of activities like expert sessions, games and contests, exhibitions and interactions. They also had the chance to win many cool prizes as part of the contests held. The event was designed as a complete and comprehensive program with activities across four zones, viz., Diet & Nutrition Zone, Awareness & Information Zone, Health & Wellness Zone and Happiness Zone. Participants included women from all over the UAE.

The event helped many participants overcome their anxieties on motherhood and clear common misconceptions on pregnancy, as they attended special talks by senior gynecologists, pediatricians, dieticians and other experts. The expert doctors stressed the importance of the special care pregnant and lactating women needed during Ramadan. A wide range of prenatal and antenatal products were also showcased and demonstrated before them. Visitors were also able to book Thumbay Hospital’s specially discounted maternity package, at the event. Prizes for the ‘Are you a Supermom?’ Facebook contest held as part of the event were also awarded to the winners.

There was also a special presentation on Traffic Safety at the venue by Dubai Police’s traffic department, as a part of the campaign launched last month, in partnership with Thumbay Hospital.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the annual Mom’s Day Out was a unique offering of Thumbay Hospital to new and expectant moms, to make their motherhood journey a pleasant one. “Through this event, we not only educate the participants, but also give them a chance to avail free specialist consultations and the opportunity to book our discounted maternity packages,” he added.

The Thumbay Hospital network has been regularly conducting health and wellness events for new, expectant and experienced moms in the UAE, at its hospitals in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Fujairah. The hospitals also offer discounted delivery packages time and again, as part of their CSR activities.

Mr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group has been included in the Forbes’ list of ‘Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World’ for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award was presented to Mr. Moideen at a glittering event held at Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016, to celebrate the most successful and groundbreaking Indian leaders in the Middle East.

His Excellency Mr. T.P. Seetharam, Ambassador of India to the UAE delivered the keynote speech at the event. This year’s event was the fourth edition of the awards which recognize the most powerful and prosperous of Indian heads in the Arab world who have set up some of the most successful companies in the Middle East, using their vision, ingenuity and formidable leadership to bring capital to their shareholders and investment into the economies of the region.

After receiving the award, Mr. Moideen said that he was honored to figure in the list of top Indian leaders in the Arab world for the second consecutive year. “We take pride in these honors and recognitions, which motivate us further and add more responsibility to what we do. While thanking Forbes for this prestigious recognition, I also thank my dedicated team for their hard work and commitment. I would also like to acknowledge the support of the Rulers of this great country, for their constant encouragement for our endeavors,” he added.

Founded by Mr. Thumbay Moideen in 1998, Thumbay Group is an international business conglomerate headquartered in DIFC – Dubai. The Group has successfully diversified into 14 different sectors in a span of just 17 years. The Group today employs more than 3500 people, which will rise to 6000 with the completion of ongoing projects in the next two years, and to 15,000 employees by the end of 2020. The Gulf Medical University, the leading private medical university in the region owned and operated by Thumbay Group has a student cohort of over 73 nationalities and faculty and staff from over 22 countries. The Thumbay chain of hospitals, the constituent teaching hospitals of the Gulf Medical University, is one of the largest healthcare services provider in the UAE, serving over 2500 patients daily, from more than 175 countries. Apart from being an acknowledged leader in the health sector, Thumbay Group operates a reputed pharmacy chain, diagnostic centres, multi-brand retail outlets, world-class wellness centres, a prestigious chain of coffee shops, restaurants, popular health & lifestyle publication, etc.

Leaders in Cardiology and related disciplines at local, national and international levels will meet in the beautiful Emirate of Ajman to discuss and share their knowledge and experience in the ever-growing field of Cardiology

Organized by the Cardiology Department in Thumbay Hospital, Ajman affiliated to Gulf Medical University, the 5th Annual Conference on Cardiology will take place at the Ajman Saray Hotel – Ajman, from 8:30 am to 4: 15 pm on the 6th and 7th of May 2016 under the Theme: “Latest Trends in Cardiology, From Diagnosis to Therapy”. The conference is accredited by MOH for 15 CME hours (7.5 CME hours per day).

During these two days, eminent speakers will highlight, summarize and elaborate on the latest advances in management of different cardiovascular diseases, with dedicated sessions on advances in various Diagnostic Modalities, Intervention Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Coronary Artery Diseases, Hypertension, Heart Failure and much more. There will also be dedicated sessions for case presentations, discussing real patients’ conditions and the journey taken from initial encounter till definite diagnosis and proper treatment.

The talks at the conference will be delivered by experts like Dr. Mahmoud Farouk El-Mahdi (Specialist Intervention Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital – Ajman), Dr. Abdullah Al Hajiri (Consultant Cardiologist, Head of Cardiology Department – Fujairah Hospital, MoH), Dr. Mahmoud Ghanaim (Consultant Cardiologist, Head of Emergency Dept. – Dubai Hospital, DHA), Dr. Ahmed Kamaly (Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist – Dubai Hospital, DHA), Dr. Abha Jain (Consultant Neonatologist, Chief of the Department of Neonatology – Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital), Dr. Tamer Taha Ismail Taha (Assistant Professor and Specialist in Cardiology – Thumbay Hospital, Dubai), Dr. Amrish Agrawal (Consultant Cardiologist – Fujairah Hospital, Fujairah, Assistant Professor of Medicine, RAK Medical & Health Science University. Vice President of Emirates Chapter of CSI), Dr. Galal Eldin Nagib-Elkilany Abdellatif (Consultant Cardiologist – Thumbay Hospital, Ajman), Dr. Ajay Kumar Kanojia ( Director Cardiac Services – RAK Hospital, RAK, Principal Consultant Cardiologist – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India), Dr. Mohamed A. Fathi (Lecturer and Specialist in Cardiology, Thumbay Hospital, Gulf Medical University), Prof. Mohamed Ayman Abdel Hay (Director of Adult Echocardiography Lab – Alexandria School of Medicine, Alexandria University. Egypt), Prof. Dr. Abdullah Shehab (President Emirates Cardiac Society, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, UAE University; Chair of Internal, Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship, Committee for Arab Board), Dr. Ehab M. Esheiba (Specialist and Head of Cardiology Department – Thumbay Hospital, Ajman), Dr. Hatem A. Soliman (Specialist Intensivist – Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi), Prof. Ahmed Abdelaty ( Professor of Cardiology, Head of Nuclear Cardiology Lab, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt),

The conference aims at promoting multidisciplinary approaches to patients with different cardiovascular diseases, and will be of great benefit to Healthcare providers from most clinical specialties and at all career levels. Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Medical Students from all over UAE and the Region are expected to attend the event and update themselves on the latest developments in Cardiology.

Mr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of the UAE-based international business conglomerate Thumbay Group, delivered the keynote address at the 18th National Seminar in Hospital & Healthcare Management, Medico Legal Systems & Clinical Research organized by the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), a constituent of Symbiosis International University (SIU), at the University campus in Lavale, Pune, India. He was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function of the seminar.

The national seminar is organized as an ideal platform for new ideas, uprising segments/verticals, global standards, and is a forum for industry and academia nationally and globally. Adv. Ram Jethmalani, Former Union Law Minister of India was the Guest of Honor at the inaugural function. Dr. S. B. Majumdar, Founder & President of Symbiosis and Chancellor of SIU presided over the function. Dr. Rajani Gupte – Vice Chancellor of SIU and Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar – Principal Director of Symbiosis were also present.

With the three core businesses of Education, Healthcare and Research, Thumbay Group has established the largest network of private academic hospitals in the Middle East region, known as Thumbay Hospital. Thumbay Hospital also has presence in Hyderabad – India, and new hospitals in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Ghana are set to open soon. The network plans to add 15 more hospitals worldwide, by 2020. The Group also operates a network of state-of-the-art Thumbay Clinics and Thumbay Pharmacies which are also on the path of massive expansion. The Gulf Medical University, to which the network of Thumbay Hospitals are affiliated, is the leading private medical university in the Middle East region. Owned by Thumbay Group, the University has students from over 73 nationalities and faculty and staff from over 22 nationalities.

Thumbay Medical & Dental Specialty Centre – Sharjah, one of the leading academic hospitals under Thumbay Group, participated as Medical Support Partner of the Harvest Festival organized by the South Indian Church on Friday, 8^th April 2016.

More than 300 people participated in the event. The event was graced by the presence of important dignitaries & officials. The organizers appreciated the support of Thumbay Medical & Dental Specialty Centre – Sharjah and said that they hoped to partner with the hospital in organizing more events in the future. 

Thumbay Medical & Dental Specialty Centre Sharjah has been conducting several health camp as a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility drive of Thumbay Group, at various locations in Sharjah. These camps help not only help the public gain easy access to high quality healthcare, but they also promote health awareness.  

Imaging techniques in nuclear cardiology helps in early identification of and rapid decision for further management. Advanced treatment and early detection of hidden cardiac conditions can help patients survive and lead normal life, said Prof. Ahmed Abdelaty, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Nuclear Cardiology Lab, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, who delivered keynote talk during the 5th Annual Conference on latest trends in cardiology from diagnosis to treatment.

The conference was organized by the department of cardiology Thumbay Hospitals and Gulf Medical University at Ajman Saray Hotel on 6th and 7th May 2016. Over 150 cardiologists, internal medicine specialists and other healthcare professionals participated in the conference which was accredited by Ministry for Health for 15 CME hrs.

Leading names in cardiology from UAE and Egypt including Dr. Abdullah Shehab, Professor of Cardiology, UAE University and President of the Emirates Cardiac Society, Prof. Ahmed Abdelaty, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Nuclear Cardiology Lab, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, Dr. Abdullah Al Hajiri, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Cardiology Department, Fujairah Hospital, Dr. Mohamed Ayman Abdel Hay, Professor of Cardiology and Director of Adult Echocardiography Lab, Alexandria University, Egypt, Dr. Mahmoud Ghanaim, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Emergency Department, Dubai Hospital, Dr. Ahmed Kamaly, Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Dubai Hospital, Dr. Abha Jain, Consultant Neonatologist and Chief of Department of Neonatology, Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, Dr. Amrish Agrawal, Consultant Cardiologist, Fujairah Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine, RAK MHSU, Dr. Galal Eldin Nagib-Elkilany Abdellatif, Consultant Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman, Dr. Ajay Kumar Kanojia, Director of Cardiac Services, RAK Hospital, Dr. Mohamed A. Fathi, Lecturer and Specialist in Cardiology, Thumbay Hospital Ajman, Dr. Ehab M. Esheiba, Head of Cardiology Department, Thumbay Hospital Ajman, Dr. Hatem Soliman, Specialist Intensivist in Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mahmoud Farouk El-Mahdi, Interventional Cardiologist in Thumbay Hospital Ajman, and Dr. Tamer Taha Ismail Taha, Associate Professor and Specialist in Cardiology, Thumbay Hospital Dubai, delivered lectures during the conference.

Prof. Mohamed Arifulla, Dean Admissions and registers, Gulf medical University, presented mementos to all invited speakers and chairpersons. Dr. Prashanth Hegde, Medical Director Thumbay Hospital Ajman and other members of management of Thumbay Hospitals were present on the occasion.

Highlights of talks:

Dr. Mahmoud Farouk El-Mahdi, Interventional Cardiologist in Thumbay Hospital Ajman, took the audience into a journey through the history of the stents that are now widely used to open blocks inside the arteries that give blood supply to the heart. From the late eighties till today, the technology of stents designs had dramatically evolved, he added. The future directions of such ever-growing technology were also highlighted.

Dr. Abdullah Al Hajiri, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Cardiology Department, Fujairah Hospital gave facts and figures about the burden of Heart Failure (the weak heart) globally, regionally and in UAE. He elaborated well on how to predict, protect, and prevent such disabling conditions. Then he spoke in advance about device therapy which carries high hopes for this group of patients.

Dr. Mahmoud Ghanaim, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Emergency Department, Dubai Hospital took the audience into a journey on how to perceive and look into patients when they present with palpitations. He elaborated the common arrhythmias that may be some times life-threatening. His lecture was very interactive and was well-perceived and appreciated by the audience.

Dr. Ahmed Kamaly, Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Dubai Hospital had simplified the role of cardiac catheterization and intervention in treating neonates and young children who were born with abnormalities in the structure of their hearts. From simple bedside procedures to more complex and advanced interventions, newborns and children can make it to growing up happily with their families and living normal lives.

Dr. Abha Jain, Consultant Neonatologist and Chief of Department of Neonatology, Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, had explained the different reasons that may lead to bluish discoloration (the so called cyanosis) of the newborn. Although non-cardiac causes can cause cyanosis, yet by-birth abnormalities in the structures inside the hearts of newborns sometimes become challenging in diagnosis and treatment options. She emphasized on early screening and detection of such potentially treatable conditions.

Dr. Abdullah Shehab, Professor of Cardiology, UAE University and President of the Emirates Cardiac Society spoke about common conditions related to abnormal heart rhythms, the so called “cardiac arrhythmias”. These are quite common diseases that range from mild conditions to more serious ones, which may need expert evaluation and advanced treatment. He gave tips and tricks to the audience on how to recognize and treat such conditions in daily practice.

Dr. Amrish Agrawal, Consultant Cardiologist, Fujairah Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine, RAK MHSU, revised during one of his lectures the link(s) between elevated blood pressure (hypertension) and the hearts getting weaker over time (heart failure). Although it is a complex link, however, there are ways to break these links. In his second lecture, which was purely dedicated to the heart failure topic, he highlighted the emerging new medications that target such condition by more than one mechanism of action.

Dr. Galal Eldin Nagib-Elkilany Abdellatif, Consultant Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman, gave practical advises to practitioners in emergency rooms. As chest pain remains one of the commonest presentations to ER, more than one diagnostic tool will usually be required. He summarized the roles of different imaging modalities that can be utilized in the emergency situations to rapidly diagnose patient at risk of life-threatening cardiac conditions.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Kanojia, Director of Cardiac Services, RAK Hospital again targeted the same topic, evaluation of chest pain. He addressed the whole scenario from history taking till reaching the final diagnosis through practical algorithms derived from international guidelines.

Dr. Mohamed A. Fathi, Lecturer and Specialist in Cardiology, Thumbay Hospital Ajman, gave a dedicated lecture to relatively new imaging modalities that can identify patients at risk of heart attacks. The CT coronary angiography is increasingly used nowadays for such indications. In another lecture he spoke about abnormal Cholesterol levels in children and younger generations and gave practical guidance on how to diagnose and treat such conditions.

Dr. Mohamed Ayman Abdel Hay, Professor of Cardiology and Director of Adult Echocardiography Lab, Alexandria University, Egypt with his long expertise and research in the field of Echocardiography, gave two interactive lectures highlighting the importance and indications of the two-dimensional and three-dimensional echocardiography in assessing patients with valve diseases. His lectures were complemented by live examples of multiple studies in patients with valve diseases and those who had mechanical valves implanted. The lectures were practical, enjoyable and easy to understand as perceived from the audience.

Dr. Ehab M. Esheiba, Head of Cardiology Department, Thumbay Hospital Ajman, shared some data from a big global registry observing patients with an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. In his second lecture he presented a real case presentation with guidance on management of a chronic severe cardiac condition called CTEPH.

Dr. Hatem Soliman, Specialist Intensivist in Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, gave two interesting lectures focusing again on echocardiography. The first lecture was about the utilization of echocardiography while assessing and treating of patients with severe infections (sepsis) and the second was educational on echocardiography itself.

Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdelaty, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Nuclear Cardiology Lab, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, had simplified in two lectures the rationale, advantages and applications of very specified cardiac imaging techniques (Nuclear studies). He focused on the utilization of these modalities particularly in patients with coronary artery diseases, those who had heart attacks, and those who may be at risk of developing heart attacks, aiming at early identification and rapid decision for further management.

Dr. Tamer Taha Ismail Taha, Associate Professor and Specialist in Cardiology, Thumbay Hospital Dubai, with his experience in diseases related to abnormalities in cardiac rhythm disturbances, discussed the possibility of utilizing the 24-hours recording of the patient’s ECG to identify patients with possible coronary artery disease. There is always a room early detection of silent diseases before they actually manifest, he added.

Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, started its International Nurses Day celebrations with the lighting of the lamp and professional oath taking in honor of Florence Nightingale – the Founder of modern nursing, on Monday, 9^th May 2016. The celebrations will be marked by a variety of programs until 27^th May.

Mr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group inaugurated the International Health Awareness Exhibition held at the hospital on Tuesday, 10^th May 2016, as part of the Nurses Day celebrations. The theme of the exhibition was ‘Nursing History of Various Countries throughout the World and the Most Prevalent Disease Condition in those Countries which include the U.A.E, Europe, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Philippines and Nigeria.’ The main objective of the exhibition was to educate the community about various disease conditions, symptoms to be aware, prevention and treatment for it.

As part of the celebrations and going by the objectives, Thumbay Hospital - Dubai will also provide Free Medical and Dental checkups to more than 3000 people in various parts of Dubai, according to Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group. The checkup will also include health talks covering important topics relevant to UAE like Chicken Pox, Heat Stroke, Kidney Stones, Hygiene etc.  The celebrations would conclude on Friday, 27^th May, 2016, with a Continuous Nursing Education (CNE) program for nursing professionals, accredited by MoH.

A 54-year-old male Pakistani patient diagnosed with Acute Lumbar Disc Prolapse was saved by a timely neurosurgical procedure at Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, recently. The procedure, performed under the leadership of Dr. Ishwar Chandra Premsagar, Consultant – Neurosurgery at Thumbay Hospital Ajman was a high-risk operation which led to the complete recovery of the patient.

The patient had been having a previous history of backache since 3-4 years, but he never took it seriously. He had undergone MRI previously and had been advised surgery, but he was scared of undergoing a surgical procedure on his spine.

One morning, he visited a neurosurgeon at a hospital in Sharjah, complaining of severe back pain since three continuous days. Not only had his back pain become unbearable, but he was unable to walk and also had incontinence; his body was unable to control urination/defecation. The neurosurgeon examined him and referred him to Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, recommending immediate surgical intervention.

At Thumbay Hospital, the patient was examined by Dr. Ishwar Chandra Premsagar, Consultant Neurosurgeon. The doctor did an MRI on the patient and found Acute Lumbar Disc Prolapse, a condition where one of the discs that sit between the bones of the spine (the vertebrae) is damaged and presses on the nerves. The situation was so critical that if the surgery was delayed any further, the patient would have been in the risk of permanent incontinence and impotence, with the chance of remaining paralyzed for the rest of his life. So, the doctor immediately prepared for surgical intervention, confident that recovery was possible.

The operation was performed and the prolapsed disc piece was removed. After the surgery, he was transferred to the ICU, considering that he had earlier undergone cardiac procedure in Pakistan about eight years ago, as well as on account of his being pre-diabetic. He was also on disprin, a blood thinner. Since the effect of disprin takes about a week to wear off completely, the urgent surgical intervention necessitated by the patient’s condition was in the high-risk category, and a consent was signed by the patient before the procedure.

The surgery was performed in the evening, and at night when the doctor visited him, the patient said that the numbness in his perineal area had greatly subsided, and that he felt back to normal. The doctors had also not inserted urinary catheter during surgery, due to his pre-diabetic condition, to avoid the risk of urinary infection. The next morning, he passed urine on his own, and told the visiting doctor that he was now in control of his excretory functions.

“The procedure was very successful, by God’s Grace, and this sort of recovery is not very common,” said Dr. Ishwar Premsagar, a day after the surgery. “Acute Lumbar Disc Prolapse is a condition where the disc presses against the nerves, disabling them, as a result of which the patient experiences numbness. Prolonging this condition can damage the nerves permanently, leading to irreversible paralysis,” he added. He also said that a patient with this condition required urgent surgical intervention, for better chance of recovery.

The procedure performed, “fenestration of the lamina” was done in such a way that unlike the usual way, in this case very little bone was removed, leaving the spine totally intact; meaning that the patient – a truck driver, will be able to return to work. This condition is more common among people who do heavy work, although people of all profiles, irrespective of gender and age can be affected by it, according to Dr. Ishwar Premsagar. It is important not to ignore severe back pains, he stressed. “Had the patient come in earlier, we could have cured him by a simpler endoscopic surgery, instead of making a bigger incision,” he added.

Headed by expert doctors with wide ranging experience, the Neurosurgery Department of Thumbay Hospital – Ajman offers a range of minimally invasive procedures including Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery and Endoscopic Cervical Spine Surgery. These procedures take only 40 minutes to 1 hour through small incision, and usually the patient is fine to walk out of the hospital the very next day. In Cervical Spine, it is a disc preservation surgery.

Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, one of the leading academic hospitals and part of Gulf Medical University’s teaching facilities under Thumbay Group marked International Nurses Day 2016 with a variety of celebrations from 8th May, 2016.

The celebrations started with the lighting of the lamp and professional oath taking ceremony at the hospital on Sunday, 8th May, held in the presence of Dr. Gurjit Singh Monga – Chief Operating Officer of Thumbay Hospital, Dr. Prashanth Hegde – Medical Director of Thumbay Hospital, and other members of the administrative team of the hospital.

The nursing staff of the hospital organized a health awareness exhibition at the hospital on Wednesday, 11th May. Dr. Manvir Singh Walia – Administrative Director of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group inaugurated the exhibition which had charts, models and presentations emphasising the importance of health awareness and hygiene.

The final phase of the celebrations was marked by the Annual Nurses Cultural Fest on Thursday, 12th May at the Gulf Medical University campus, where nurses of Thumbay Hospital – Ajman showcased their talent by performing songs, dances and skits. The chief guest of the event was Prof. Gita Ashok Raj – Provost of Gulf Medical University, Dr. Gurjit Singh Monga – Chief Operating Officer of Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, Dr. Prashanth Hegde – Medical Director of Thumbay Hospital – Ajman and other members of the administrative team of the hospital were present at the event.

Awards were given to the following nurses, for their outstanding services: Ms. Bindu Baby (Best Nursing Supervisor), Ms. Regha Kottappuram Varghese (Best Charge Nurse), Ms. Niya Francis (Thumbay Clinic Ajman), Ms. Thankam Binoy (Thumbay Clinic UAQ), Ms. Agnes Roche (Thumbay Clinic RAK), Ms. Swapna Mathew Raj (Nightigale of Right Wing), Ms. Reni Thampi Thampi (Nightigale of Left Wing), Ms. Ashapriya Mendonca (Nightigale of ICU), Ms. Jenny George (Nightigale of ER), Ms. Luzviminda Villena Dominguez (Nightigale of Labour Room), Ms. Cherry Rose Biscayda Magat (Nightigale of OT), Ms. Amitha Figredo (Nightigale of OPD), Ms. Shanthi Crasta (Nightigale of NICU), Ms. Janet Benzimen Dsouza (Nightigale of Dental), Mr. Babu Jacob (Nightigale of Dialysis), Ms. Lourdin D Souza (Best Care Assistant Award), Mr. Shibu Kudavasseril John (Best Care Assistant Award), Ms. Mary Grace Unabia Tamargo (Best Medical Orderly), Mr. Soy Cheriyan (Patient Favourite), Ms. Ida Nayana Rego (Best Groomed Nurse), Mr. Ronnel (Role Model for Courtesy). The Best Nursing Unit award was bagged by Dental. Awards for the best poster/model presentation of the health awareness exhibition were also distributed at the function. Awards of appreciation were given to 23 nurses for completing 10 years of service at the hospital.

Thumbay Clinic – Ajman, part of the the network of state-of-the-art family clinics owned by Thumbay Group, celebrated International Nurses Day with a cake-cutting ceremony on Thursday, 12th May 2016.

In addition to the nursing staff, the event was also attended by the Clinic Manager Mr. Syed Ishtifaq and doctors of the clinic.

Thumbay Clinic – Ras Al Khaimah, part of the state-of-the-art network of family clinics owned by Thumbay Group, has launched a free medical camp for RAK Bank employees from the 15^th to the 18^th of May 2016.

The camp offers free blood sugar and blood glucose tests as well as doctor consultation, in addition to a 50% discount on cholesterol tests.

Thumbay Clinics, presently located at Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah frequently conduct free medical camps to benefit the general public and to raise health awareness.

Thumbay Hospital – Fujairah marked International Nurses Day 2016 with a lamp-lighting and professional oath renewal ceremony by the nurses on Thursday, the 12^th of May 2016. Nurses were also awarded appreciation certificates and other prizes in recognition of outstanding performances.

Dr. Osama Mahmoud Rizk – Medical Director of the hospital inaugurated the Health Awareness Exhibition held in connection with the celebrations. Dr. Mohammed Faisal Parvez – Assistant Administrative Director of the hospital was also present. The exhibition aimed to educate the public on the following:

• Diabetes & hypertension and heart attack
• Antenatal and post natal exercises for pregnant mothers
• Choice of food for healthy mother and baby
• Importance of breast-feeding
• Awareness on communicable diseases 

A Cultural Program and Nurses Get-together was organized on Friday, 13^th May 2016 as part of the celebrations. The program included Quality and Safety quiz competition as well as games and activities based on team-building and motivation.

Dr. Osama and Dr. Faisal management appreciated the dedication of the nursing team and congratulated Ms. Sudha Vinod – CNO, for organizing the wonderful event to mark Nurses Day.

Gulf Medical University, the leading private medical university in the region will host the biggest annual inter-school medical and science exhibition, “GMU MASE” at its campus in Al Jurf, Ajman from 10 am to 5 pm on the 25th & 26th of May 2016.

Competitions will be held in project, poster and painting categories, and the best projects stand to win cash prizes worth AED 25,000. Prizes to the winners will be distributed at a special ceremony on the final day.

The competition is open to students from all schools in the UAE. Visiting students will also have the chance to see human anatomy, model of the heart, anatomy museum, pathology museum, dental simulation lab and clinical simulation lab of GMU. Moreover, there will be a special discount sale of books including titles in science fiction, fantasy, computers & internet, biographies, GK, etc.

Every year GMU MASE inspires and encourages young scientists recognizing their talents and showcases the fact that the path to a sustainable future for the UAE lies in the power of talented youth. As role models they are empowered to encourage further exploration and development of knowledge, analytical thinking and skills in their peers as they cooperate to solve local and global technological issues. Last year, students from over 50 schools had showcased their talent at GMU MASE, which was attended by over 4500 students from over 250 schools.

Free health benefits for teachers in the UAE across all Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics, during the Teachers Health Awareness Week
Thumbay Group, the UAE-based international business conglomerate will celebrate ‘Teachers Health Awareness Week’ from the 21st to the 26th of May 2016. As part of the celebrations, the network of academic hospitals of Thumbay Group and the chain of state-of-the-art Thumbay Clinics across the country will be offering a host of benefits to teachers in the country.

During the Health Awareness Week, teachers can avail a wide range of services free of cost at Thumbay Group’s hospitals and clinics, which include blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checkups, ECG, stress-management workshop, exercise demonstration for chronic neck and back pains, mammogram and teeth scaling & polishing. Participants also get free consultation with GP, Cardiologist, Psychiatrist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Gynecologist and Dental Specialist.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the ‘Teachers Health Awareness Week’ seeks to provide teachers in the UAE with better health and fitness through informative events, activities and services. “The Teachers Health Awareness Week is a Thumbay Group initiative to increase happiness and boost the morale, productivity and effectiveness of our teachers. This is our way of saluting the teachers for their brilliant efforts in moulding the young generation. We hope that the teachers would make full use of this opportunity,” he added.

In the UAE, Thumbay Group delivers its healthcare services through its four Thumbay Hospitals in Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, a 25-chair dental hospital in Dubai which is the first private dental hospital in the country, five state-of-the-art Thumbay Clinics and Thumbay Labs in Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, in addition to outlets of Thumbay Pharmacy across the country. Thumbay Group’s network of hospitals and clinics are among the largest healthcare networks in the UAE.

All Thumbay Group hospitals are full-fledged multi-specialty centers, with wide-ranging tertiary care services. Thumbay Hospitals have been the first choice healthcare destination for patients from over 175 nationalities. Staff from over 22 countries, speaking over 50 languages attend to patients. JCI accreditation for the hospitals, CAP-accredited laboratories, patient-centric services, affordable costs, presence throughout the UAE, strong cultural diversity, an impeccable record of zero infection rate, and multiple accreditations, memberships and awards are some distinctive features which makes Thumbay Hospitals the most popular healthcare destination.

Thumbay Hospital – Fujairah, one of the leading academic hospitals under Thumbay Group UAE participated as medical support partner at the ‘Ford Truck Tour’ event organized by Ford Motor Company UAE. A free health screening camp was organized by the hospital for all visitors at the event, for continuous three days from 12 to14 May 2016.

Free blood sugar and blood pressure check was done to all visitors as a part of medical camp. The staff and the visitors at the event were given an update on the latest services & facilities offered by Thumbay Hospital – Fujairah.

The Management of Ford Motor Company thanked Thumbay Hospital for conducting the camp, and said that they were keen to partner with the hospital again, for conducting more of similar activities in the future.

An agreement to this effect was signed between Thumbay Builders and Thumbay Healthcare Division, at Gulf Medical University – Ajman

Thumbay Builders, the high-end general construction company operated by the Construction & Renovation Division of Thumbay Group will construct several major projects coming up under Thumbay Group, which will go a long way in adding to the facilities of its Gulf Medical University (GMU), and expand its healthcare facilities. An agreement to this effect was signed between Thumbay Builders and Thumbay Healthcare Division at 11:00 am on Monday, 23rd May 2016 at GMU, Al Jurf – Ajman. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Mr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group, Mr. Nazeer Hussain – Director Finance & Budget of Thumbay Group, Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay – Director Operations – Construction & Renovation Division of Thumbay Group, Mr. Farwaz – Director Operations of Thumbay Builders, Mr. Asher Jahangir – Assistant Director Facility Management of Thumbay Group and other members of the administrative team of the group.

The upcoming projects include a Thumbay Hospital with 300-plus beds which will be constructed over an area of 3,56,000 sq. ft., a Dental Hospital with 60 chairs over an area of 37,000 sq. ft. and a Rehabilitation Center to be constructed over 27,000, all within the GMU campus and expected to be completed in 15 months. The hospital, once complete, will be the biggest private academic hospital in the Middle East region. “With these projects, Thumbay Group will cement its position as the largest private academic healthcare provider in the region. In addition to being the teaching hospital of Gulf Medical University, the new hospital will have ultramodern facilities, and will uphold Thumbay Group’s tradition of providing high quality healthcare services at affordable costs,” said Mr. Thumbay Moideen.

Also, a Housing Project which includes a hotel, separate hostels for boys and girls and staff accommodation over an area of 7,60,000 sq. ft. is expected to be complete in 2 years. The housing project will provide campus living facilities for students and faculty of GMU, and it will have studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom furnished apartments. An office tower to be built over 35,000 sq. ft. and a 25,000 sq. ft. hospitality project incorporating The Terrace Restaurant, Body & Soul Health Club & Spa and Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe are other upcoming projects in the GMU campus, expected to be completed in 9 months.

In addition, Thumbay Builders will also be involved in the 1,00,000 sq. ft. expansion project at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, expansion the hospital’s Out Patient Department (15,000) sq. ft. and the construction of Thumbay Head Office, over 40,000 sq. ft. These projects are to be completed in 1.5 years.

The total area of the projects add up to around 1.4 million sq. ft. and is estimated to be completed at a total cost of around AED. 600 million. Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay, Director Operations – Construction & Renovation Division of Thumbay Group said that Thumbay Builders was all set to start the projects and complete them as per schedule. “Thumbay Builders is proud to partner the Group’s new projects which would redraw the healthcare map of the region,” he said.

Thumbay Builders has extensive construction projects in India, and an impressive client list in the Emirates. It is one of the largest construction companies in the Northern Emirates of the UAE. It offers facilities in designing, developing and constructing real estate. Some of the prestigious projects handled by Thumbay Builders include the Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Hospital, Thumbay Pharmacy, Body & Soul Health Club, Blends & Brews Coffee Shop and Terrace Restaurant.

As part of the celebration, teachers all over the country can avail a host of free health benefits across all Thumbay Hospitals & Clinics, during 21-26 May

Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, part of the network of academic hospitals under Thumbay Group, launched the ‘Teachers Health Awareness Week’, a unique program being conducted across all Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics, to increase happiness and boost the morale, productivity and effectiveness of the teachers.

Mr. Dean Pyrah, Principal of Victoria International School of Sharjah was the guest of honor at the launch, which was held in the presence of Dr. Seyed Mohsen Mahmoodi – Medical Director and Orthopedic Consultant of Thumbay Hospital Dubai, Dr. Salwa Abdelzaher Mabrouk Ibrahim – Deputy Medical Director and Internal Medicine Consultant of Thumbay Hospital Dubai, Dr. Ashutosh Sood – Chief Operating Officer of Thumbay Hospital Dubai and Dr. Sameer Kumar – Assistant Administrative Director of Thumbay Dental Hospital Dubai.

As part of the program launch, Thumbay Hospital – Dubai organized a unique educational program at Victoria International School of Sharjah, involving primary students, conducted with the aim of raising health awareness among the teachers and students. The program was appreciated by the school authorities for its effectiveness in encouraging cleanliness and hygiene among the students.

‘Teachers Health Awareness Week’ is being celebrated by Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics from the 21^st to the 26^th of May 2016. As part of the celebrations, they are offering a host of free benefits to teachers, including blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checkups, ECG, stress-management workshop, exercise demonstration for chronic neck and back pains, mammogram and teeth scaling & polishing.  Participants also get free consultation with GP, Cardiologist, Psychiatrist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Gynecologist and Dental Specialist.

Thumbay Clinic – Sharjah, part of the network of state-of-the-art family clinics owned by Thumbay Group celebrated ‘Mother & Baby Day’ on Saturday, 21^st May 2016.

Visitors to the clinic were offered free consultations with the clinic’s gynecologist and pediatrician. They were also given a 30% discount on laboratory tests.

A painting competition was also held for kids in the age group of 2-9 years, as part of the event. Cash prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place winners.