Thumbay Hospital Day Care – University City Road Muweilah conducted a Free Health Checkup Camp at Emirates Stone Co. Ltd Sharjah.
Free medical services offered at the camp included: GP Consultation by Dr. Sridhar Babu, Dental Consultation by Dr. Rukmini Munduri, blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checkups. Around 120 employees of the company availed the services.
Thumbay Hospital Ajman, the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division conducted a free cardiac health check-up camp at Askaan Properties, Ajman, on 26th September 2017.
The camp offered free services like physician consultation and blood pressure / blood sugar / BMI / ECG check-ups for attendees. A total of 105 people availed the free services.
Thumbay Hospital Ajman – the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division conducted a nutrition health camp and health lecture (topic: Lifestyle Modification) for the employees of Ajman Bank, on 28th September 2017.
Around 65 employees of the bank had their blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checked for free. The event also marked the launch of “My Fitness”, a unique 90-day weight loss program of the bank conducted in association with Thumbay Hospital – Ajman.
Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla – Sharjah, the multispecialty day care hospital under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, conducted a corporate health awareness camp at IFFCO, Sharjah on 20th September 2017.
The event included health awareness talks by the doctors of the hospital, Dr. Pankaj Lamba – Specialist Ophthalmologist and Dr. Vinod Jogendra Shahoo – Specialist Orthopedician. Attendees of the camp also availed the free services like consultation with the general practitioner and blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checkups. The camp was attended by around 300 people.
This year the College of Pharmacy made arrangements to allow clinical exposure of students as early as year 2 of the PharmD program. Awareness of real-world practices for clinical pharmacy students early in their program of study has proven to be beneficial in enhancing knowledge retention as well as igniting student motivation to grasp new concepts, acquire pharmacy skills and develop appropriate attitudes required for the pharmacy graduate. The clinical exposure is comprised of a series of visits to Thumbay Hospital, Ajman and is part of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) that continues with community pharmacy training, physical assessment, and clinical seminar.
In early clinical exposure, students shadow Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students under the supervision of Clinical Preceptors. APPE students are full-time clinical interns in the hospital, who completed all program didactic courses. Peer learning from APPE mentors provides a smooth and effective start of clinical training.
Prof. Sherief Khalifa, Dean of the College of Pharmacy commented: The success of this initiative is largely due to the Academic Health System Structure that allows the free movement of students, faculty and clinical practitioners between GMU’s College of Pharmacy and other health care facilities.
Body & Soul ELITE Ladies Health Club & Spa – Ajman, the leading ‘ladies only’ health club in the country, gifted a spectacular diamond necklace set to the winner of its 2-month promotional campaign, on 19th September 2017.
The promotion, which was launched during Ramadan, on the 27th of May until 31st July 2017, was open to all members who had spent AED. 1000/- or more at the club. The raffle draw to determine the winner was held at the Blends & Brews ELITE Coffee Shoppe in the club. The winner, Ms. Joanne Mata received the stunning DAMAS white gold and gold diamond necklace set worth Dhs 22,000/-, to the excited cheers of over 100 lady members in attendance.
Body & Soul’s health clubs have been gaining popularity as family fitness destinations offering activities for all ages and fitness levels. Facilities include state-of-the-art equipment, group exercise classes, swimming, steam and sauna and much more. The clubs have separate facilities for women and children. The brand also operates exclusive ‘ladies only’ clubs as well as Body & Soul ELITE Health Club offering premium services. “Body & Soul health clubs are built as spaces for people to have a great workout and to socialize, providing amenities which inspire customers to relax at the club longer,” says Mr. Farhad C., Director of Thumbay Group’s Hospitality Division.
Body and Soul presently has five outlets in the UAE, including ‘ELITE’ and ‘ladies only’ clubs, offering extensive sports, recreation, fitness, health, social and youth programs. The sixth club is slated to open in Fujairah soon. Body & Soul’s facilities, infrastructure and operating standards are at par with the international standards of health clubs. All classes and workouts are supervised by highly trained, certified instructors. Operated by the Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group, the brand is all set for a massive expansion worldwide, in accordance with Thumbay Group’s strategic plans. “Body & Soul will see an addition of 25 new family-centered health clubs worldwide by 2022,” says Mr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group.
Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah conducted a health checkup and kids’ health awareness camp at Body & Soul Health Club, Al Khan Road, Sharjah on 7th October 2017. Services at the camp included consultations with ENT and Dental specialists, aimed at creating awareness among kids on dental hygiene and ENT care. Free blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checkups were also done for parents.
Cash prizes worth AED 25,000 and trophies/certificates await winners and participants in project, poster and painting competitions
Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned and operated by Tumbay Group UAE will host the biggest annual inter-school Medical and Science Exhibition (MASE), at its campus in Al Jurf, Ajman from 10am to 5pm on the 25th & 26th of October 2017.
Competitions of GMU MASE 2017 will be held in project, poster and painting categories, and the best projects stand to win total cash prizes worth AED 25,000. Prizes to the winners will be distributed at a special ceremony on the final day.
The competition is open to students from all schools in the UAE. Students visiting GMU MASE 2017 will also get the chance to see and experience Gulf Medical University’s advanced facilities like the Innovation & Research Centre, Anatomy Museum, Pathology Museum, Dental Simulation Lab, Clinical Simulation Lab, etc.. Moreover, there will be a special discount sale of books including titles in science fiction, fantasy, computers & internet, biographies, GK, etc.
Every year GMU MASE stimulates the creative talents of young sceintists and instills in them an interest in medical and science based careers. It is also considered one of the best forums for students to develop analytical thinking, scientific skills and teamwork. Last year, students from leading UAE schools had showcased their talent at GMU MASE, which was attended by over 5000 students from over 250 schools.
For more details and for participant/visitor registration, please visit the website: or call 06-7431333.
Thumbay Hospital Daycare – Rolla, Sharjah conducted a CPR training session for the members of ‘Sharjah Malayali Kootaayma’ on 15th September 2017, at the hospital premises. The training session, led by Dr. Ashish, was attended by around 50 members of the association. The training was organized with the aim of educating the members on the steps to be taken in an emergency situation. The attendees also availed free GP consultation and blood sugar, blood pressure & BMI checkups.
Thumbay Hospital Day Care, University City Road – Sharjah, conducted a 3-day medical camp at Nesto Hypermarket – Muweilah, in connection with their event, ‘Nesto Health and Fitness Fair-2017’. The hospital’s free health services included consultations with the General Practitioner and Pulmonologist, as well as blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checkups. More than 1200 people attended the health camp.
Thumbay Hospital – Rolla, Sharjah, the leading multispecialty day care hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division organized a Doctors’ Lunch Meet on 10th October 2017. The attendees were presented with the mission, vision and future directions of Thumbay Group as well as the hospital. The event was an opportunity for the doctors to meet and network with the specialists of the hospital. The doctors also toured the hospital’s facilities and were explained about the various day care procedures available at the hospital.
Thumbay Hospital Day Care – University City Road, Sharjah conducted a health awareness program on breast cancer at Attrafit Ladies Fitness Center, Muweila, Sharjah on 19th October 2017. The program included a talk by the hospital’s General Practitioner Dr. Hafsa Rafeeq, on Breast Cancer Awareness. Around twenty members of the fitness center attended the lecture.
Thumbay Hospital Day Care – University City Road, Sharjah conducted a free health checkup camp at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Sharjah on 9th October 2017. The camp offered GP consultation, Dental consultation as well as free blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checkups.
Thumbay Clinic – Ajman, part of the network of family clinics under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division, conducted a free health checkup camp at Safeer Mall, Ajman on 12th October 2017. Over 200 people availed the clinic’s free services at the camp which included consultation with the General Practitioner and blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checkups.
Thumbay Hospital – Fujairah, one of the leading academic hospitals under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division, organized a ‘Free Mega Medical Camp and Get-together’ for Bangladeshi expats on 13th October 2017.
The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Muhammad Imran (Ambassador of the Bangladesh to UAE), Hon. S. Bodiruzzaman (Consul General- Labour Wing, Bangladesh Consulate General), Engr. Rana Jyoti Chakma (President, Bangladesh Association Fujairah) & other delegates and executive members of the Bangladesh Association of Fujairah.
The camp offered free consultation to visitors across various specialties, in addition to discounted diagnostic services and free checkups. Special discounted packages were also offered for surgeries like ortho & spine surgeries, gynec procedures and general surgeries for hernia, gall bladder, etc.
Bangladeshi patients thronged the hospital in huge numbers to avail the free services at the medical camp. The camp was organized as part of Thumbay Group’s year-round CSR activities.
Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, the leading academic hospital under the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, observed Global Hand-washing Day by demonstrating the correct way of washing hands and by explaining hand-washing techniques to the students of different schools, on 15th October 2017. As part of the program, organized by the hospital with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding about importance of washing hands the right way, doctors of the hospital visited Al Ameer English School, Woodlem Park School and Aspam Indian School, educating students about the importance of hygiene. The campaign sought to teach them about the importance of clean hands and ways to improve hand hygiene habits among students to prevent the spread of infectious disease and reduce related absenteeism. It highlighted how students in the schools can transform ‘hand washing’ into engaging and effective lessons for their classmates, teachers, parents and communities.
Addressing the students, the doctors said that washing hands was the easiest way to prevent diseases and save lives, adding that the spread of many communicable diseases could be prevented by washing hands the right way. Students were also taught about the importance of washing the hands before and after eating, after sneezing, coughing, visiting public places, touching pet animals, and after using toilets etc. The doctors urged students to develop the habit of washing hands as a measure of protection against the attacks of germs like bacteria, fungi and parasites.
Annual HEALTH Awards 2018: The Biggest and Prestigious Healthcare Awards in the Region Celebrating Outstanding Contributions
Jointly organized by the Dubai Health Authority and HEALTH Magazine, the second edition of the annual HEALTH Awards are open for nominations from 22nd October 2017, and will recognize and reward exceptional contributions and innovative brilliance at a gala function in Dubai on 26th February 2018, which will be attended by 1000+ people including healthcare leaders, healthcare professionals and popular Arab and Bollywood celebrities
The Annual HEALTH Awards, Dubai’s yearly gala event to recognize outstanding contributions and innovative brilliances of healthcare professionals and organizations is back again in 2018, after the resounding success of its inaugural 2017 edition. The second edition of this prestigious awards, considered the biggest and prestigious healthcare awards in the region, are now open for nominations from healthcare organizations and individuals, announced the organizers at press conference in Dubai on Sunday, 22nd October 2017.
The press conference also declared that HEALTH Awards 2018 would be held on 26th February 2018 at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai, as a splendid gathering of over 1000 participants including healthcare leaders, healthcare professionals and popular Arab and Bollywood celebrities.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the press conference, between Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and HEALTH Magazine, to support and promote Health Awards 2018. The MoU was signed by H.E. Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of the Board – Dubai Health Authority representing DHA and Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group and publisher of HEALTH Magazine, representing HEALTH Magazine.
Mr. Thumbay Moideen said that the HEALTH Awards aimed to promote excellence across the healthcare industry of the region – which is forecast to grow to $71bn market by 2020, according to the recent report on the region’s healthcare sector published by Alpen Capital. “The region, particularly Dubai is a favorite medical tourism destination, with high standards of quality and expertise available at affordable costs. Improvement in the quality and facilities will attract more numbers of medical tourists, transforming the region into a medical tourism hub,” he added. HEALTH Magazine, part of Thumbay Group, will exclude all entities and professionals employed by the group – to ensure transparency and fairness in evaluating the nominees.
The nominations of HEALTH Awards 2018 will be evaluated by 20 external evaluators, which includes site visit, and will be finally judged by eminent jury, the members of which are: Dr. Ajit Nagpal (Chairman & Director General – Amity University Middle East) – the Jury Chairperson, H. E. Dr. Maryam Matar (Chairperson – UAE Genetic Diseases Association), Dr. Mouza Abdulla Al Sharhan (Head of Pathology, Dubai Hospital-DHA and President of Emirates Medical Association-UAE), Dr. Fuzan Al Khalidi (Director of Healthcare Strategy and Policy, the Prime Minister’s Office), Dr. Muna Abdul Razzaq Tahlek (CEO – Latifa Hospital) and Mr. Issac John (Deputy Business Editor – Khaleej Times).
Nominations for HEALTH Awards 2018 are now open, and can be submitted for a total of 23 corporate and individual categories. For more details on the award and categories, and to submit your nominations, please visit the website:
About HEALTH Magazine HEALTH Magazine is a leading health & lifestyle publication in the region, launched in 1999. It is highly regarded and read by a large segment of healthcare professionals and general public in the region and globally. It is a bi-monthly, bi-lingual (English and Arabic) magazine with a BPA-audited circulation of 20,000 copies and a readership of around 80,000. It is licensed by the National Media Council, UAE. It covers a variety of topics such as health, lifestyle, wellness, fitness, beauty, family, parenting, diet, nutrition, luxury and fashion. HEALTH Magazine has a significant online and social media presence. Its dynamic website, blog and social media pages attracts large numbers of visitors from all around the world. The magazine inspires health and lifestyle and also organizes regular events. HEALTH Award Categories 2018 Corporate Categories Health – Distinguished Individual Categories Health – Distinguished
Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla-Sharjah successfully conducted a Student Wellness program and Health Checkup for Students, Staff and Parents at Progressive English School – Sharjah from 17th – 19th October 2017.
The event included Health awareness talk by Dr. Mohit Garg – Specialist Pulmonologist, Dr. Sangitha – Specialist Gynaecologist and Dr. Naveen Kumar – Specialist ENT.
This also included comprehensive health and nutritional assessment by Dr. Nisha Hashim and Dr. Priyanka Pansare – General practitioners. Also included was a dental check-up by Dr. Aaisha Rubina – Dental surgeon
The health program touched close to 500 people. The event was well appreciated by the staff and students of the school and parents present there.
Being held at the Gulf Medical University (GMU) Campus on 25th and 26th October, GMU MASE will showcase more than 800 exhibits in the project, poster and painting categories, by talented young students from across schools in the UAE, competing for total cash prizes worth AED 25,000.
Thousands of upcoming young doctors, scientists and medical/science enthusiasts from leading UAE schools are showcasing their talents at the 11th annual Medical and Science Exhibition (MASE) held at the Gulf Medical University – Ajman, the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group UAE. The event was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, 25th October 2017 by Prof. Gita Ashok Raj, the Provost of GMU, in the presence of the Deans and students of the University and participating students and school authorities.
Students of grades 10, 11 and 12 from across the country are exhibiting around 350 projects, more than 200 posters and an equal number of paintings based on science and medicine, vying for total cash prizes of AED 25,000, in addition to trophies and certificates. The competitions are judged by a panel comprising of leading doctors, professors and medical science professionals. This year, MASE brings together students from 80 nationalities at GMU, including the University’s own students and the participating/visiting school students.
Explaining the aim of the annual exhibition, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said, “Every year GMU MASE stimulates the creative talents of young scientists and instills in them an interest in medical and science-based careers. GMU MASE gives students the chance to see and experience theoretical concepts in action. This infuses scientific temper in them and transforms their perspectives and approaches.”
Many students visiting GMU MASE 2017 are also excited about their first experience visiting a medical university and interacting with professors and students. Moreover, GMU‟s advanced facilities like the Innovation & Research Centre, Anatomy Museum, Pathology Museum, Dental Simulation Lab, Clinical Simulation Lab, etc. are open for the visiting students.
A group of students from Al Sadiq Islamic English School, Dubai recounted their exciting experience, “It was an amazing experience for all of us. We got to see a lot of science projects and we got to explore a lot of things we weren’t even aware of. We also had the chance to experience and see the career fields that we are planning to enter into, in the future. This has been a very motivating experience.” Describing her experience visiting GMU’s Anatomy Museum, a student from the group, Ms. Maryum Noor added, “The labs were we saw real dead bodies and the real organs were very fascinating for us, as we had seen them only in diagrams.”Ms. Nayyara Siddiqua, a grade 10 student from Leaders Private School, Sharjah, said, “GMU MASE opens our minds to many things hitherto unknown to us. Some of the projects were truly mind-blowing. It is the first time I am participating as an exhibitor; until last year, I was just a visitor. It is like this time we are giving something back to the exhibition as well. It is a great atmosphere here.”
Among the projects on display were a “Parking Finder App” – an app which helps vehicle owners locate parking spots in malls – by Salik Rushdy, Sara Tufail, Ria Arun, Haris Arslan and Ahmed Tharak, Grade 11 students of Dubai Scholars Private School. “Normally in Dubai, it would take at least 10-15 minutes to locate a parking slot in malls. The concept we have used is ultrasonic sensors.” Demonstrating how the app helped detect vacant parking slots, the students said that they managed to set up the exhibit in less than Dhs.100.
A working model of Dubai’s much-awaited “HyperLoop” – the fifth mode of transportation – was presented by Grade 10 students Sanjana Shaju, Hiba Shamsudheen, Ayisha Aseef, Hanna Nafeesa and Aslaha Mohammed from Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah. Explaining that the hyperloop ran on solar energy alone, making it a fuel–efficient mode of transport, the students said that the only major disadvantage, that of noise-pollution could be overlooked, as a major part of the loop would be through the uninhabited areas. “Though the initial installation charges associated with the hyperloop are higher, the running costs are low, as it is mostly dependent on solar energy,” they said.
Mr. Eldose, a teacher from International International School, Ajman, attending the event for the third consecutive year, said that he always found GMU MASE a systematic and well-organized event, highly beneficial for the students. “With every passing year, GMU MASE is becoming more systematic and well-organized. In my opinion, the standards of projects and posters exhibited at MASE are improving every year. It is good to see the students putting in so much of efforts and showing great interest in this much-awaited annual event.” His colleague, Mr. Jayakrishnan said that the event was very helpful in honing the innovative skills and scientific talents of the students. “We are amazed that Thumbay Group and Gulf Medical University are taking the effort to make this such a wonderful event, year after year. The coordination and planning is commendable,” he said.
The winners will be declared and prizes awarded at the closing ceremony on Thursday, 26th October. Apart from the overall championship, prizes will be awarded in 35 team and individual categories, including viewers‟ choice awards.
An aid post of Ajman Police was opened at Thumbay Hospital, Ajman on 25th October 2015. The chief guest of the opening ceremony, H.E. Major General Sheikh Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi – the General Commander of Ajman Police officially inaugurated the aid post. Also present at the ceremony were Mr. Mohammad Abufara – COO of Thumbay Hospital Ajman, officers of Ajman Police and members of the hospital’s administration team.
The police aid post has been set up to facilitate the fast and easy clearance of the patients’ police-related formalities. Apart from RTA clearance in case of accidents, the aid post would also deal with hospitalizations in police cases and enable desk notifications, eliminating the need to either visit the police station or wait for officers to arrive.
Speaking about the permanent police office inside Thumbya Hospital, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division said: “The new police aid post is an important addition to Thumbay Hospital’s patient-friendly services. Patients can now seek the help of the police as and when they require.” Mr. Mohammad Abufara said that with the setting up of the police aid post, the entire hospital building is now under round-the-clock surveillance of the police, providing additional safety to the in-patients.
