Abu Dhabi: EIFF, SKMC hold World Health Day

April 14, 2013

Abu Dhabi, Apr 14: Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) and Sheikh Khalifah Medical City, Abu Dhabi jointly organised a blood donation camp on April 7 in commemoration of World Health Day on the premises of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Khaldiya, Abu Dhabi to support the noble cause with the theme ‘Blood Pressure Silent Killer’.

The Programme started with qirath by Abdul Rasheed, followed by inaugural address by Siddiq Uchila.

Dr. Wael Al Mahmeed, chief cardiologist of SKMC, Dr. Naima Oumeziane MD, Specialist, Hematology, Head of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Dr. AP Ahmed MBBS, MRCP UK and Dr.Shujaat Rahman, BDS, BSc. DTMPH (Germany) , Oxford Medical Center Abu Dhabi along with Mohammad Ali, President of BWF were guest of honours.

Dr. Wael Al Mahmeed, Chief Cardiologist of SKMC, delivered a lecture on "Preventing the Heart disease” followed by a question and answer session. He said that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UAE and the common causes of heart failure include heart attack, hypertension, and other heart diseases.

Dr. Naima Oumeziane MD, Specialist, Hematology, Head of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, emphasized the importance of blood donation and its merits since the people know that blood is a base of every human life and there is no life without blood, this makes its value priceless.

Dr. AP Ahmed MBBS, MRCP UK, MD Oxford Medical Center Abu Dhabi gave a presentation on ‘Blood Pressure Silent Killer’. High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it often has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don't realize they have it. That's why it's important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease. People irrespective of their age have to take steps to keep their blood pressure levels normal and to have regular check-up.

A brief presentation was displayed regarding the activities of Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) followed with its future plans which was very much appreciated by the guests and audience.

Though more than 80 people were registered for Blood Donation due to lacks of time only 50 persons were able to donate the blood which made the program a grand success.

Mr. Muhammad Ali, program coordinator, conveyed the vote of thanks to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Union Defence Force for their support and all the donors, Chief Guests for their valuable health tips also to Abu Dhabi Blood Bank staff for the assistance they provided and the volunteers who actively participated to make this event a successful one.

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ISF holds Republic Day in Dammam

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution.

Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta holds blood donation camps in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

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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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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.