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Dr Shamsheer Vayalil’s VPS Healthcare bags two awards at Dubai health tourism forum

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February 21, 2018

Dubai, Feb 21: VPS Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare providers in the UAE, has been recognized for its exceptional patient care and commitment to the highest standards of excellence in healthcare, taking home two awards at the Dubai International Health Tourism Forum (DIHTF).

The World Health Tourism Congress adjudged VPS Healthcare as the ‘Healthcare Group of the Year’ and presented Dr Samih Tarabichi - a leading orthopedic surgeon at VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai - with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’

Commenting on the awards, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare said, “We are delighted to be recognized for the outstanding range of healthcare services offered by our group. Our focus across all of our facilities is to offer high-quality healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and sustainable. These awards are a testament to our commitment to delivering on our mission.”

As a renowned surgeon, Dr Tarabichi has pioneered the advanced orthopedics in the UAE for the past 17 years, having performed over 10,000 knee replacement surgeries during this period with exceptional success rate. He established the first center of excellence for joint replacement and advanced orthopedics in the Middle East and is the Director General at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery.

Commenting on the award, Dr Tarabichi said, “I am honoured to be receiving such a prestigious accolade. Burjeel Dubai is a leader in orthopedic, spine and joint surgical treatments in the Region. I am grateful that our hospital has been recognized for its focus on quality patient care which has been integral to driving the UAE’s reputation as a global hub for private healthcare treatment.”

The Dubai International Health Tourism Forum, hosted by the Dubai Health Authority and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was held on Tuesday, February 20 around the theme of “Reimagining Experience” in healthcare travel. The event brought together leaders from across the healthcare industry, fostering a dialogue and knowledge exchange to enhance the healthcare experience.

About VPS Healthcare

VPS Healthcare is an integrated healthcare service provider with 22 operational hospitals, over 125 health centres, 13,000 employees and medical support services spread across the Middle East, Europe and India.

By providing comprehensive patient management at international quality standards across the MENA Region and beyond and to the entire strata of community, VPS Healthcare reflects a brand image of excellence in healthcare delivery system.

VPS Healthcare is recognized as an Industry Partner by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and is also a member of the MENA Regional Partnership Community of the WEF.

VPS Healthcare was Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, and NRI, who according to Forbes, is currently the 98th wealthiest Indian. He is a proud recipient of the 2015 GPF Global Humanitarian Award, which he received at a special reception hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. He is also the youngest recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award in 2014. Additionally, in 2014, he became the youngest Indian to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the Aligarh Muslim University India.

He has also been listed in Forbes Global Rich List 2017; Forbes Top Indian Leaders in the Arab Region 2016 and was featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine 2014. Similarly, he was also listed as one of the 100 Most Powerful Indians in the Persian Gulf region by Arabian Business Magazine.

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: With preparations underway for conducting exams for the final semester/ year students in the state, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Monday directed the respective universities to conduct exams for the backlog papers as well.

"In the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided to hold exams only for the students of final semester/year courses. It has come to our notice that some universities have decided against conducting exams for final year students who have a backlog to clear from previous semesters. This is unpardonable," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

"Our intention is to see that the final year students finish their course. In the present situation, conducting only final semester exams won't help. We have to help the students in clearing their backlogs," added Ashwathnarayan, directing all universities to compulsorily conduct these exams.

Meanwhile, Ashwathnarayan thanked the staff and officials of various government departments who were responsible for successfully conducting the CET exams even amidst the difficult situation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

"In all, 1,94,419 students had registered for the CET exams, of which 1,75,428 wrote the exams. The percentage of students who took up the exams this year was equivalent to that of the previous years, in normal times," the DCM informed.

"After we successfully conducted the exams, Arunachal Pradesh is going to conduct the Public Service Commission exams on the lines of how we successfully conducted the exams. Likewise, even our KPSC has said it will conduct the exams. We must appreciate the good work of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), which has set an example for others," Ashwathnarayan said.

The deputy chief minister said that 33 colleges in various districts across the state faced shortage of land and that it is the responsibility of the District Commissioners (DCs) to get the lands sanctioned for all these colleges.
In Bagalkot district alone land has not been sanctioned for six degree colleges, he said.

Reacting to this, Bagalkot DC Captain Rajendra assured to look into the matter as soon as he receives the proposal from department officials.

"Similarly, there is shortage of land for five Diploma colleges and 28 ITI colleges in different parts of the state. The DCs must immediately pay attention to this. Once they get the land, buildings will come up within no time," the Karnataka deputy chief minister said.

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April 13,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 13: Fifteen new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of affected in the state to 247, the Health department said on Monday.

"Fifteen new positive cases have been reported from last evening to this noon.... Till date 247 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 6 deaths and 59 discharges," the department said in a mid-day situation report.

Among the 15 new cases thirteen are contacts of patients already tested positive, while one from Dodabballapura in Bengaluru Rural is with a travel history to Delhi, the other from Bengaluru city has Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI).

Among the 13 contact cases tested positive four are from Hubballi in Dharwad district, three each from Malavalli in Mandya district and Raibag in Belagavi, two each from Bidar, and one from Mudhol in Bagalkote district.

Three out of 15 new cases are children- a 8 year-old girl from Malavalli in Mandya, 16-year old girl from Bidar and 14-year old boy from Raibag in Belagavi.

From across the state most number of infections have been reported in Bengaluru with 77, followed by Mysuru (48) and Belagavi (17).

Those discharged include 27 patients from Bengaluru, nine from Mysuru, seven from Dakshina Kannada, six from Chikkaballapura, three from Davangere, two each from Uttara Kannada and Kalaburagi, and one each from Udupi, Dharwad and Kodagu.

Among the dead, two are from Kalaburagi and one each from Bengaluru, Bagalkote, Gadag and Tumakuru.

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April 10,2020
Mangaluru, Apr 10: Eight people were arrested on Friday on charges of illegally arriving at Addur near the city through boat violating the lockdown.
 
Police said that Yakub and other seven in his group have been charged with criminal cases for entering the city illegally as the border between Kerala and Karnataka has been sealed and a ban on travel between the States is in effect.
 
The group had arrived through boat despite there was ban. Police are now investigating the existence of a gang who are illegally transporting people through the sea across State borders.

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