Professor Omana Mathew Memorial Oration - March 30

Professor Omana Mathew Memorial Oration 

March 30 , 2019

SAT Hospital

The Trivandrum branch of Indian Academy of Pediatrics initiated an annual oration  in memory of the late Professor Omana Mathew, a doyen of Pediatrics who was known for her sincerity, integrity and leadership.

The 2019 “Dr Omana Mathew Oration” was delivered on March 30th at SAT Hospital by Dr.Noel Narayanan

Indian Academy of Pediatrics

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Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram Community Outreach Program - March 29

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram Community Outreach Program

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram Community outreach program - Medical Camp at Kallankudi tribal settlement ,Agasthyar forest range on 29th March 2019.

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram- -Health awareness program at Kallankudi Anganwadi , Vithura on 29th March 2019. Highlight was promotion of dietary diversity using locally available nutritious foods . Other topics covered are nutrition in pregnancy, ill effects of alcoholism & smoking, breastfeeding, weaning, infant feeding, growth and child nutrition .We were helped by the area JPHN, ASHA worker, Anganwadi teacher and helper.

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram

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World TB day observance and IAP Monthly Meet -March 27

World TB day observance and IAP monthly Meet

Date - 27-3-2019 ,Wednesday ,7 pm.

Venue - Residency towers

General body meeting

7 pm Presidential address.
7.05 pm . Secretary's report .

Felicitation Dr Muhammad Kunju ,Immediate Past president

Dr Riaz I, Immediate Past Secretary IAP Kerala.

Scientific session

7.20-7.35 pm. *PROBIOTICS in Allergy and Asthma*

Dr Siby Kurian Philip MD, DAA(Dip. in Asthma and Allergy).

7.35- 8.20 pm Panel discussion on Tuberculosis .

Panelists

Moderator - Dr Bindusha, Associate Professor , Dept of pediatrics ,SAT hospital ,Govt medical college ,Tvm.

Dr Shibu balakrishnan, WHO consultant (TB).

Dr JOS . O
Chairperson IAP Respiratory chapter ,kerala .
Secretary, National Allergy chapter IAP.

Dr Geetha S, Additional professor , SAT hospital, Govt medical college tvm.

8.30 pm- Dinner

Indian-Academy-of-Pediatrics

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Gokulam Pedicon 2019 - March 24

Gokulam Pedicon 2019 -  March 24

The 5th annual Pediatric CME was organised by the Department of Paediatrics,SGMC and IAP TVM Dist branch on 24th March. 

Inaugural function was presided by the State IAP Secretary Dr.Balachandar, and Inaugurated by Chairman of GOKULAM group Shri GOKULAM​ GOPALAN and fecilitated by IAP TVM Dist branch President 

Dr Sobha Kumar.

Around 100  paediatricians from Tvm and Kollam districts attended the conference 

The sessions included common pediatric problems like latest trends in the management of paediatric TB, recent changes in the immunisation practices etc.

Indian Academy of Pediatrics ,Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

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World Down Syndrome Day Awareness -IAP Thiruvananthapuram- March 21

World Down Syndrome day Awareness -IAP Thiruvananthapuram- March 21

Down Syndrome Support group at SAT Hospital

Down Syndrome panel discussion at KIMS Hospital

 Down Syndrome panel discussion at KIMS Hospital

Down Syndrome awareness program at Taluk Hospital Vithura

Down Syndrome awareness program at Gokulam Medical College

IAP Down Syndrome awareness program at Govt College of Nursing

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

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Racefor7- Race for Rare Diseases -IAP Thiruvananthapuram

Racefor7- Race for Rare Diseases -IAP Thiruvananthapuram 

Indian Academy of Pediatrics Trivandrum in association with Organization For Rare Diseases India(ORDI) organised a 7000m run for rare disease awareness on 17.3.19 at 6.30 am from medical College ground. It was flagged off by excise commissioner Mr. Rishiraj singh IPS.

Mr. Rishiraj singh spoke on the importance of creating awareness among public about such rare diseases

Dr Sankar also talked about the need to create awareness about rare diseases among public and Dr Anju Deepak spoke on behalf of IAP

. Hundreds of participants from various districts.took part in the 7 km run from MCH . The program was well appreciated by all .Patients with rare diseases and their parents also took part in the program

The Indian Academy of Pediatrics Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

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World kidney day observance -IAP Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

World kidney day observance -IAP Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

Dept of Pediatric nephrology , SAT trivandrum along with IAP trivandrum , nephro club and NHM organised a walkathon for awareness of kidney diseases and organ transplantation

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Almost more than 100 people participated in the event from manaaveeyam veedhi to museum complex .

                            Awareness classes were taken by Dr noble gracious, Chief nodal officer and nephrologist ,KNOS, Dr Riaz I , former state Secretary IAP Kerala .

Dr Santhosh Kumar , HOD ,SAT ,tvm , Dr Muhammad kunju , former state president IAP Kerala , Dr Sankar VH, Dr AnJU deepak , Dr Vijayakumar , Dr Praveen KS , Dr Siby kurian, Dr suni akbar were some of the main dignitaries who attended the Walkathon .

The program was coordinated by Dr Radhika CR , asst prof, dept of nephrology , SAT under the guidance of Pediatric Nephrology HOD dr Susan uthup .

At 11 am a get together of nephrology patient of SAT , were held at govt medical college tvm .It was presided by Dr Santhosh Kumar , Dr Muhammad kunju, Dr Riaz I , Dr chacko varghese.

A Panel discussion and CME was organised at hotel hyacinth by Nephro club which was attended by Dr Radhika CR on behalf of IAP and also Dr Mithun remesh, pediatric nephrologist SK and GG hospital .

World kidney day observance -IAP Thiruvananthapuram Kerala

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