IFF holds health seminars in Khobar and Jubail

[email protected] (Shodhan Prasad)
June 12, 2012

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Dammam, June 12: India Fraternity Forum, as part of its two week long health campaign organised three separate health seminars in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

' in Khobar @ Rafa Medical Center Auditorium and in Jubail @ Cookxon Auditorium.

All three seminars were conducted on the same day - two for men in Khobar and Jubail and one for women in Jubail.

Dr. Prashanth, General Practitioner, Khobar and Dr. G. Shivarudrappa briefly explained about the different aspects like hypertension, diabetics, cholesterol and heart attack in Khobar and Jubail respectively.

Both of them provided information and instructions to keep the health free from deceases. There was a question and answer session in which both doctors answered all questions from the audience.

Three doctors Dr. Rizwana, Gynecologist, Dr. Ayisha, General Practioner and Dr. Shahida, Ophthalmologist were participated in Ladies health seminar, Jubail.

They shed light on deceases related to ladies like diabetics, blood pressure, breast cancer, eye problems, delivery problems and precautions for these decreases with a help of a beautiful presentation. In question and answer session doctors have cleared the doubts and queries from the women, who participated in the programme in an overwhelming number.

Imthiaz presented a memento to Dr. Prashanth in Khobar while Abu Salih presented a memento to Dr. G. Shivarudrappa in Jubail. Shireen Imthiaz presented the memento to Dr. Rizwana, Dr. Ayisha and Dr. Shahida.

The programmes commenced with the recitation of Qira'th by Bashir in Khobar, Khader in Jubail and Misriya Siddiq in women’s program at Jubail.

Sherief of Khobar and Abubakkar Siddiq of Jubail welcomed the gathering and presented brief introduction to the program while Naushida Mustafa of Jubail welcomed the gathering and gave brief introduction to the women’s seminar. Abdussuban of Khobar, Rahim of Jubail and Nafeesa Abusali of Jubail presented the vote of thanks.

The event was anchored by Rafiq in Khobar, Samith in Jubail and Shahnas Ashraf in ladies program in Jubail. IFF volunteers facilitated the smooth conducting of the events with impressive assistance.

Around 350 people including ladies took advantage of the program in Khobar and Jubail.

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Media Release
May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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Media Release
May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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