The installation ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Thiruvananthapuram chapter was held at the Residency Hotel. IMA State President Dr. M.N. Menon officially inaugurated the function.
During the ceremony, Dr. A. Althaf assumed office as the new President of the IMA Trivandrum chapter, while Dr. Varghese T. Panicker took charge as the Secretary. Former IMA State Secretary Dr. P. Gopikumar administered the oath of office to the new committee.
Other newly installed office bearers include:
Vice Presidents: Dr. Reji Jose, Dr. Praveen K.S., and Dr. Paul Samuel
Joint Secretaries: Dr. Arun Mohan, Dr. Sushanth, and Dr. Simi R.
Treasurer: Dr. Vivek K.B.
State Working Committee Member: Dr. N. Shameem
Speaking after taking charge, President Dr. A. Althaf announced the chapter's flagship initiative, the 'School Health Brigade.' Formed in collaboration with the State Education and Health Departments, the project aims to promote healthy habits among school students in the city. The initiative will provide training in first aid, healthy lifestyles, and essential life skills. In its initial phase, 500 students selected from 35,000 high school students across the city will undergo training.
A special highlight of the installation event was a keynote lecture on 'Diseases and Literature,' delivered by Bhashaposhini Editor Dr. P.K. Rajasekharan.
The ceremony was attended by prominent medical professionals and leaders. State Epidemic Control High-Level Committee Chairman Dr. S.S. Lal, IMA State Secretary Dr. Roy R. Chandran, State Vice President Dr. R.C. Sreekumar, Former National President Padma Shri Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai, Former National Vice President Dr. Alex Franklin, Former State Presidents Dr. Sreejith N. Kumar and Dr. Sulphi Noohu, outgoing President Dr. Sreejith R., and Dr. G.S. Vijayakrishnan also addressed the gathering.