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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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July 28,2020

Mangaluru, July 28: In an unexpected development, the government of Karnataka has transferred Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh.

The development comes days after the IAS officer warned of legal action against those attacking cattle traders in the region.

Another IAS officer Dr Rajendra K V who was the CEO of Belagavi Zilla Panchayat, has been transferred and posted as the new Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.

Dr Rajendra is a medical doctor graduated from Bapuji Medical College, Davangere. He had secured the 32nd rank in the civil services examination in 2013.

Sindhu B Rupesh had taken over as DK DC in September 2019.  Now, she is posted as the director, electronic delivery citizen services (EDCS), DP & AR (e governance) Bengaluru.

Also Read: Death threat against DK DC Sindhu B Rupesh after she warns against attack on cattle traders

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February 9,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9: Kerala has sanctioned the setting up of 28 fast track courts for speedy trial in rape cases and other cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

State Social Justice and Women and Child Development Minister KK Shailaja said the state government has decided to set up POCSO courts to ensure that the culprits get the punishment they deserve. She said the decision has been taken in the wake of rising violence against women and children.

"The Union Law Ministry has recently sanctioned the opening of 28 POCSO fast track special courts in Kerala at the request of the state government. The project will be implemented jointly by the High Court, Law and Home Departments under the leadership of the Department of Women and Child Development," the Minister said.

The four courts are alloted in Thiruvananthapuram district, three in Thrissur and Malappuram districts, two each in Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Kannur districts.

The Minister informed that POCSO courts are jointly established by the central and state governments and according to the High Court data, 12,234 POCSO and rape cases are pending in the state.

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Bengaluru, Jun 23: Police have nabbed two foreign nationals who were drawing money from ATMs of various banks by using fake ATM cards after collecting details of the card including code while customers used to withdraw money.

Police on Tuesday said that the arrested were identified as Felix Kisiibo (25), Present address Kogilu, Yelahanka, Bengaluru Native address BUGOBERO Village, Khabutoola sub-county, Manafwa District, Uganda and Khairun Abbdulla (32), Present address Kogilu, Yelahanka, Bengaluru Native address House Uzini Zanzibar, Mkele urban, Tanzania.

The duo by inserting Skirmish machine into ATM used to collect details of ATM cardholders, balance and code and then by using fake ATM cards used to withdraw the money without the knowledge of customers.

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