Over 9000 benefit from health camps by Thumbay (GMC) Hospitals in UAE

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June 14, 2015

Dubai, Jun 14: Over 9000 people were benefited from the free health camps organised by Thumbay (GMC) Hospitals in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Fujairah on Friday.

“We are happy that so many people were benefited from the free mega health camp held simultaneously at all our hospitals in UAE. We thank the associations and companies for their support and encouraging participation,” said Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Director Healthcare and Retail Division of Thumbay Group, UAE.

Most of the beneficiaries came from labour camps and industries in Ajman, Sharjah, RAK, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Many families from various associations also benefited.

“As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, we have been holding these camps regularly for the past twelve years,” said Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, who are the promoters of Thumbay (GMC) Hospitals in UAE.

“We hold it twice a year, in June and September, and serve the needy. We are glad that so many people have taken advantage of our camp. Every year more than 15000 – 20000 people benefit from our camps, he added. I wish to appreciate the efforts and contribution of our doctors and nursing staff in all our hospitals, in the success of these camps,” he said.

Over 3500 attend the camp in Ajman. Majority of the cases were in medicine, pediatrics and gynecology. Dermatology and dental cases were more than all our previous camps, informed Dr. Prashanth Hegde, Medical Director. Earlier Prof. Gita Ashok Raj, Provost Gulf Medical University inaugurated the camp.

Dr. Sadashiv Bangera, who led the marketing team in promoting the camp, said ‘we are delighted to help so many people’. We had to send away over 400 people who came after the camp hours, he said. He thanked the founder president Thumbay Moideen for his support, encouragement and guidance.

Over 2500 people throng Thumbay Hospital Dubai. Lot of people came to the hospital by 10 am. This is my first experience of holding a free health camp and I am happy to see more than 2500 people visit our hospital, said Dr. Seyed Mahmoodi, Medical Director of the hospital. Over all it was very smooth and I wish to thank and congratulate our team of doctors, nurses, administrators, marketing team and staff for their dedicated work.

Karnataka Cultural Foundation members were present in large numbers. Sheik Bawa Haji Mangalore, UAE National Committee PresidentKarnataka Cultural Foundation, felicitated Thumbay Moideen on the occasion by presenting him with a special memento. He also said the hospital is providing a great service to the society through the free camps. He assured of a larger participation in the next camp. Many economically needy people are benefited, he said. Hospital administrators gave a special memento to the KCF president for their active participation.

2100 people came for the camp in Fujairah. “We saw the biggest numbers this year. We expected over 1500 but more than 2100 people camp for the free health camp,” said Dr. Satyanarayanan, Medical Director Thumbay (GMC) Hospital, Fujairah. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Saeed Rabee Ahmed Al Hammoudi from Red Crescent Society. Despite the weather changes with heavy winds and humidity, lot of people came before Juma prayers. A lot of families attended the camp. Dr. Manish Singhal, Assistant Administrative Director, saidan overwhelming response was received and we witnessed an increase in the number of patients in the department of Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Dental. Thumbay Pharmacy distributed free medicines worth over Dh 20,000.

Thumbay (GMC) Hospital, Sharjah saw over 1000 people during the camp. Apart from dental cases, we had many cases in medicine and pediatrics, informed Dr. Shaju Philip, Assistant Administrative Director of the hospital.

A team of Specialist Doctors, Consultants, Nurses and volunteers will conduct free consultations and checkups in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery,Gynecology,Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Dental specialties.

The visitors were given free medicines besides the above consultations. Patients can avail the follow-up check-ups for free in the next six days. As part of the hospital promotion free medicines, hospital brochures, health packages, were given to all the patients and visitors.

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs. 

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said. 

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December 4,2025

Udupi: A 40-year-old NRI from Udupi has reportedly lost more than Rs 12.25 lakh in an online investment scam operated through Telegram.

According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa, who has been working in Dubai for the past 15 years in computer accessories sales, maintains NRI accounts in Karkala and Nitte.

On November 12, 2025, Mendonsa was added to a Telegram group called Instaflow Earnings by unknown individuals. Users identified as Priya and Dipannita persuaded him to invest in “Revenue Tasks.” Initially, Mendonsa transferred Rs 1,100 multiple times and received the promised returns, encouraging him to continue.

On November 14, another user, Nishmitha Shetty, directed him to register on a website, digitvisionuoce.cc, and invest Rs 4 lakh in various shares. Over the next few days, he made multiple transfers totaling Rs 12,25,000, including Rs 50,000 via Google Pay, believing the scheme was legitimate.

After receiving the money, the alleged handlers stopped responding, and neither the invested amount nor the promised profits were returned.

The CEN police have registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigations are ongoing.

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December 2,2025

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Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

•    She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

•    Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

•    The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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