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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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March 30,2020

Mangaluru Mar 30: The Mangaluru South Police has registered a criminal case against a man over a 'derogatory post' against the district administration. According to DC Sindhu B Rupesh, the man identified as Melwyn Pinto had sent a derogatory message on WhatsApp.

She warned on taking stringent action against miscreants who are spreading false information and rumours about district administration under DM Act provisions.

Meanwhile, City Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha said, "We have noticed people going around on merry rides without purpose either on two-wheelers or in cars during the lockdown period."

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February 25,2020

Hubli, Feb 25: A Hubli court in Karnataka has sent to police custody till February 28 three students from Jammu and Kashmir, who were booked under sedition charges for raising pro-Pakistan slogan in a video shared on social media.

A second Joint Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court on Monday sent the three students, identified as Basit Ashik Sophi (19), Talib Majid (19) and Amir Mohiuddin (23), to police custody till February 28 for questioning in the matter.

The court directed the police to make the accused undergo a medical evaluation before the interrogation and produce the medical certificates in the court before the next hearing.

The three students were last week transferred to Belgaum Hindalga jail from Hubli sub-jail and the case, registered in Gokul Road police station, was also transferred to the rural police station because the video was recorded in the college hostel room which is in the latter's jurisdiction.

The Kashmiri students were under judicial custody since February 17 following their arrest for raising pro-Pakistan slogans and posting a video of the same on social media on the night of February 16. 

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May 1,2020

Bengaluru, May 1: Karnataka government has assigned State Nodal Officers after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order regarding the inter-state movement of stranded migrant workers, tourists, pilgrims and students during the lockdown period.

The Nodal officers have also been appointed for coordination with 11 different states.

In an order issued on Thursday, Karnataka Government wrote, "To facilitate smooth and orderly movement of persons across State borders as per SOPs, the undersigned, in the exercise of powers conferred under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and in the capacity as Chairman, State Executive Committee, hereby appoint the following officers as Nodal officers to coordinate with Nodal Officers of States/Union Territories (UTs) mentioned against their names."

Dr Rajkumar Khatri, IAS and Arun Jeji Chakravarthy, IPS will be overall in charge of the movement of stranded people from outside States/UTs to Karnataka.

N Manjunatha Prasad, IAS and P S Sandhu, IPS will be overall in charge of the movement of stranded people from Karnataka to other States/UTs.

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