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 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

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To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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