Mr. Shibu Joseph will live in 6 people

An honored salute to the relatives for the acceptance of donation of heart, liver, kidneys and eyes of left soul Mr. Shibu Joseph who was declared brain dead due to cerebral hemorrhage at MIMS hospital, Calicut on 13-12-15, Sunday. 

The relatives of Mr. Shibu Joseph (55) from Kandarapallil House, Mananthavady, Wayanad and originally from Kurupanthara, Pala who was declared brain dead following a cerebral hemorrhage have set another example donating his organs. His organs donated to 6 other people.

Mr. Shibu’s brain death was declared at MIMS on 13^th December ^(today) 7 PM. He was admitted at MIMS on 11^th December. His Wife Sherly Shibu (52) Vettukallel House, Pala and his children informed us the willingness to donate all his organs.

Heart, Liver, two kidneys and two eyes were donated. Liver and Heart  transplanted to patients at MIMS Calicut. The Liver transplanted to a 54 year old male from Kottiyoor.  The heart donated to a 56 year old male from Mahe, Kannur. Kidneys donated to hospitals in Kochi and two eyes donated to Eye Bank, Calicut.

Mr. Shibu Joseph was proprietor of St. Joseph Wood Industries at Mananthavady.  He felt headache on Friday morning and suddenly fallen unconscious and was taken to the nearby hospital and later shifted to MIMS Hospital on sameday.

The heart harvesting and transplanting surgeries were conducted by Chief cardiac surgeon, Dr Murali P Vettath and Anaesthetist, Dr Kanna AV.

The liver harvested and transplanted by Dr. Sajeesh Sahadevan, Dr.Rajesh Nambiar, Dr. Rohit Ravindran and Dr. Seethalakshmy and Anaesthetist Dr. Bindya VM Kutty and Dr Ramesh Kumar KM.

The dead body will be taken to Manathavady on Tuesday and will be buried at Kurupanthara on Wednseday.Mr. Shibu Peter, brother in law of Mr. Shibu Joseph has played a vital role in receiving the willingness for organ donation from shibu’s family. He is an active State Joint Coordinator of the Kidney Federation of India lead by Father Davis Chirammel.

Aster Medical Centres to open seven clinics to celebrate Spirit of the Union

Aster Medical Centres to open seven clinics to celebrate

Spirit of the Union

DUBAI, November 28, 2015: As a tribute to the “Spirit of the Union”, Aster DM Healthcare, one of the healthcare groups in the Middle East, opens today seven Aster Medical Centres leading to UAE National Day on December 2^nd. The opening ceremony was led by Dr. Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, parent company of Aster Medical Centres and Her Excellency Maryam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of Social Affairs for the UAE.

The seven clinics are dedicated to the unity of the nation and cater across multiple nationalities that make up the UAE. Its multi-disciplinary healthcare teams are on hand to help treat patients well. The new clinics are located in Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha,Arabian Ranches, Al Khail, Abu Hail and Al Qusais in Dubai.

“From a single doctor practice, Aster has grown to over 290 establishments in the Middle East and India. Here where we were conceived and born, we are very grateful for the opportunity bestowed upon us by the leaders and rulers of the UAE. We are pleased to have grown with them and we take it as our mission to provide the people with unparalleled healthcare services accessible to everyone. As we grow, we are proud to be part of the Spirit of the Union and help contribute to the future of the UAE.” said Dr. Azad Moopen.

In honour of the “Spirit of the Union” and to give back to the community, Aster will dedicate 1,000 hours of free consultation services to the residents of the UAE from select clinics for one year. Aster Hospital in Mankhool, Bur Dubai will provide a free surgery every week of up to AED 50,000 worth per operation toan Emirati who has been duly referred by the Ministry of Health or Dubai Health Authority. Not to forget residents living in far flung areas of the UAE, Aster is providing free mobile clinic services for over 30 days to serve the needy.

HE Maryam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi encouraged Aster to continue with its care for the community through its hospital, medical centres, diagnostic centres and pharmacies for the UAE community. She also commended the dedication of each and every one at Aster in treating people well, not just in medical terms but as a responsible community member and resident of the UAE especially with its programme for the occasion of the National Day providing free medical consultations as well as surgery for the deserving. She further thanked everyone at Aster and wished them success in providing health care services to those in need.

Coinciding with the seven launches, Aster will also spearhead activities for the community to participate inincluding a blood donation campaign to support government hospitals, national dress competitions for children, UAE cultural activities in the clinics and competitions for best healthy food recipe. There will also be a special message wall where patients, staff and visitors to the clinic can express their love and loyalty to the UAE.

Alisha Moopen, Executive Director and Group CEO for Hospitals and Clinics, Aster DM Healthcare, expressed her gratitude and solidarity with the UAE: “We are very fortunate to be of service to the people of the UAE. Aster Medical Centres have been providing primary and secondary healthcare services to the community for many years now and we will continue to do so – treating everyone well. As the UAE surges ahead in unity, we are one with them in achieving continued success.”

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