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SNIMS Observing World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day was observed at SNIMS by conducting an
awareness class on Cancer on 24-02-2016. Our Principal, Faculty
members, Interns, Medical Students & IMA delegates took part.

SNIMS NEWS FEBRUARY 2016

Guru Vandanam
World Cancer Day
Hospital Activities
Academic Activities
Social Activities
Campus News
Health Events
Guruvandhanam
Dr.Ramakrishna Prasad, Associate
Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology
Joined in Medical Education
Services in 1963. He had worked at
5 Medical Colleges as Professor
&HOD.He had also worked at Sari
City Hospital ,Iran during Iran-Iraq
war period.
Message- Patient Care is important
to get good name to your
Hospital/Medical College/Clinic.
You have to think that patients are our 'Gods'.

After invoking blessings from the Almighty by a Prayer song

by Ms. Malavika, Prof. Dr. K.R. Mohanan, Medical Superintendant,
welcomed the gathering. Principal Prof. Dr .M. J. John addressed the
Gathering. Dr. Sasidharan, Dept of General Medicine proposed vote of
thanks. IMA leaders were welcomed and felicitated in a befitting
manner. All IMA leaders spoke on the occasion.
Dr. Krishnan Nair, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine
discussed with the medical students on how to conduct an awareness
class in the community on cancer prevention .

Hospital Activities
Hospital Infection control committee
HICC Meeting of SNIMS was held on 16th February at the
Hospital clinical lecture hall. Adv.T.A. Vijayan, Manager of the
Institution, chaired the meeting .Committee discussed various steps to
be taken for attaining
NABH accreditation.
As per the
decision of the
Manager, Institutions
G C T, a m o c k
Inspection will be
conducted in last
week of March, 2016,
as part of Hospital
Infection Control
Programme. It was
decided that strict action will be taken against the staff, who are not
following the infection control practices and all Department Heads /in
charges are requested to give proper training to the staff and a weekly
report of the same to be submitted before the committee.

Guest Lecture
Mr.Venugopal of Brahmakumari Ashram discussed on
Positive Thinking and Value Education Programme

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This Programme was attended by our first year MBBS Students,

Faculties of Department of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry &
Community Medicine.

SNIMS participates in Pulse-Polio Campaign.

A Survey by External Monitors - SMO, WHO Country Office
(NSDP) Pulse Polio
Immunization
This programme was
arranged in co-ordination
with The SMO, WHO
Country Office for India,
1st floor, Office Complex,
General Hospital
Complex, Ernakulam, as
part of Intern's training in
Department of
Community Medicine. Dr. Darshana, Dr. Biswas .D. Kartha, Dr.
Sachin Nath, House Surgeons of SNIMS participated in Survey by
External Monitors of NDSP unit of Ernakulam on Pulse Polio
Immunization held in January-February 2016.
Dr.Saira, SMO conducted an Orientation session for the
Interns on 'Survey by External Monitors Pulse Polio Immunization' in
the Department of Community Medicine on 5th February.
A Field Survey was conducted at Ankamaly, Parakadavu, Vypin,
Edapally, Kochi Municipal Corporation & Vazhakulam from 21st to
25th February.

Thursday Academics
On 11-02-2016 Dr P. Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor,
Department of
Community
Medicine
presented the
topic-IFs and
B U T s o f
DOTS.The
.
newer
initiative of the
government to switch over to the daily regimen of TB treatment was
discussed .This session was chaired by Professor Dr Raju Antony. He
detailed the various challenges of RNTCP and suggested that an active
surveillance is needed to address the burden of Tuberculosis
25-2-2016 On Zika virus . Dr. N.K.Kuttappan, D.M.O.(H)
presented the
topic and
promised he
would support
us in activities
to control and
contain various
infections. Prof
Dr. Nagaraja,
HOD, Dept. of General Medicine chaired the session. Prof. Dr.
M.J.John, principal and Prof.Dr. Raju Antony, Vice-Principal during
expressed
gratitude to
D.M.O. (H) for
the support he
had extended to
the activities of
SNIMS.

About ZIKA
Outbreak
.ZIKA virus was first noted at Uganda in 1947.Its first outbreak was in
Brazil in May 2015.Since then nearly 4000 suspected cases of
Microcephaly a foetal deformation where infants are born with
abnormally small heads-were reported.

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The Zika Virus infection is usually asymptomatic in nearly

80% of the cases.As a result ,many cases of Zika goes unnoticed
,making it difficult to estimate the true scale of the outbreak in the
Americas. One in four people infected with Zika develop symptomsmild illness, such as fever, rash, muscle/joint pain and conjunctivitis.
Case fatality rate is 0 as per the present reports.
Since the infection is spread through Aedes species mosquitoes (which
bite during day time) which are commonly seen in these countries, and
since it causes foetal abnormalities, countries such as Columbia,
Ecuador, El-Salvador and Jamaica have recommended that women
delay pregnancy. On January, 2016, The Centre for Disease Control
and Prevention, USA advised pregnant women to consider
postponing travel to countries with ongoing Zika virus transmission.
Officials are still investigating whether Zika virus causes
Microcephaly in newborns, but the link is 'strongly suspected ',
according to WHO. Evidence of the virus had been found in the
placenta and amniotic fluid of mothers and in the brains of the foetuses
or newborns.
WHO estimates that 1.5 million people might have been infected in
Brazil. We can expect3-4 million of Zika virus disease.Dr Margaret
Chan, Director-General, WHO had said that the virus is 'spreading
explosively' through the Americas.
Since the first outbreak was reported in May 2015 in Brazil, the virus
had already spread to 44 countries. It had spread to Australia through
travellers and is anticipated to spread to rest of the Americas, Europe
and Asia. Now WHO communicates to member countries about the
public health risks. Little attention was paid initially as Zika infection
remained asymptomatic and self-limiting. But emerging data on foetal
complications altered this equation and all focus had been directed at
finding an efficacious vaccine urgently. Linking with Gillen Barrie
syndrome also is of concern. Honduras reported some Zika patients
developing Gillian Barre syndrome also.
Kerala have high risk of Zika virus disease because of the high density
of Aedes Mosquitoes ,frequent international travel by Keralites , lot of
foreigners visiting Kerala.
In Ernakulam District ,Dist Collector convened a meeting on
23-2- 2016 to discuss the issue in which Airport & sea port authorities
also attended with Health personals. People coming from South
American countries were kept under surveillance. As of today, there
are no cases detected in India. Still we have to keep vigil, continue
surveillance of travelers from such countries and give training to all
Health personnel.

Social Activities
Health Awareness class.
On 04/02/2016
SNIMS arranged awareness class on Cancer at NSS Hall,
Aduvassery; ward 7of Kunnukara by way of observing World Cancer

Day.
Team including Asst.Professors-Dr Ann Mary, Dr Devaki, Dr
Krishnan Nair, Senior HI Mr. Satheesh, HI Ms Indira & JPHN Geethu
elaborated the various aspects of Cancer.
Medical Camp
On 21-02-2016
SNIMS arranged an Asthma & Allergy Medical Camp at
Cherai on 21-2-2016 which was sponsored by CIPLA.Prof.Dr.
Vincent,Dr.Hemalatha from Dept of Pulmonology participated in the
camp with Intern Ms.Shinu. 90 patients attended at the camp.

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Awareness class - on 21-02-2016

SNIMS jointly with
Prathyaasha Palliative Care,
Paravur arranged Awareness
class on Cancer care and
Prevention at Residents
Association, Perumpadanna,
Paravur. Prof.Dr.Raju Antony,
Vi c e - P r i n c i p a l , S N I M S ,
Chalakka led the session.

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Greening SNIMS Campus

On 18/2/2016A well wisher, Mr.
Aravindhan.S, Velassery House,
Kidangur, Angamaly donated 200
indoor plant saplings to SNIMS.
These plants will be utilized for
greening the campus of
SNIMS.We express our sincere
gratitude to him.

On 28-02-2016
SNIMS jointly with
Cherai Vadakkakam Residents
Association arranged Cancer
Awareness Class at S.S.Araya
U . P. S c h o o l , P a l l i p u r a m .
Prof.Dr.Raju Antony, VicePrincipal, SNIMS discussed the
Problem of Cancer and its
preventive steps with the local
residents.
On the same day, SNIMS & St Thomas church, Kottakavu,
Paravur arranged Awareness program on 'Problems of Elderlysolutions at level of elderly patients, their bystanders, Family &
Society '. The program was inaugurated by Adv.Mohankumar,
President, Rotary Club, Paravur. Rev.Fr.Joseph, Vicar; Mr.Babu
George, Rotarian etal felicitated the program.

Prof.Dr.Raju Antony, Vice-Principal &Dr.Krishnan nair,

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, SNIMS presented
the subject and there was a discussion session to clear the queries of the
elderly. There were entertainment programs and gift presentation to
the elderly.

Campus News.
Reception to Profession's voice .
IMA emboldening movement
On 24-02-2016 IMA Paravur Branch jointly with SNIMS arranged a
reception to the All Kerala Campaign Team of IMA travelling from
kasargode to Thiruvanathapuram for Membership Campaign &
awareness of activities of IMA. Welcome Speech was by Prof. Dr.
K.R.Mohanan ,President, IMA, Paravur Branch. Principal Prof.Dr
M.J.John addressed the Gathering.

Dr.A.V.Jayakrishnan,President ,Dr. Samuel Koshy,

Secretary ,Dr. Babu Gangadharan, Dr. Joseph Manoj , Dr. N. Madhu
,Dr. Sasidharan, Dept. of Medicine, other state IMA leaders, Prof.Dr
Raju Antony ,Vice Principal, Mr.Jerin Jose, Arts Club Secretary etal.
spoke on the occasion.
Dr.Midhun and his team from SNIMS took IMA membership
on this occasion by handing over Cheque as membership fees to the
State President ,IMA .

Inauguration of Film Club.

On 11th February, SNIMS had a dual function of

Inaugurating the Film Club and celebrating the Valentine's Day.
Various activities were held .

Anti ragging activities at SNIMSSay No to Ragging

Fire Safety at SNIMS

Poster at Entry to Medical College.

SNIMS gives priority to rules regarding Fire Safety. Our
buildings are equipped with Fire Extinguishers in position with
Brochure on details of how to use the Equipment in moments of need.

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ENVIRONMENTWelcome to the family of SNIMS

1. Dr.K.J.Ignatius -

Consultant
Neuro Surgeon

General
Neuro Surgery.
Surgery.

2.Dr. Roby Rajan -

Asst. Professor

General Medicine.

3. Dr.Devaki Antherjanam.S. Asst. Professor

Community Medicine.

4. Dr. Arun

Asst. Professor

General Surgery.

5. Dr.Uttara Krishna

Tutor

Pharmacology.

Bidding adieu !!
Dr Philip
Thomas, Professor
o f G e n e r a l
Medicine, who
retired on 4/2/16,
was given a befitting
sent off by SNIMS
family

Health Tit bits

World TB Day 2016
World Tuberculosis Day 2016 would be celebrated all over the world
on 24th of March.
It is celebrated to raise the common public awareness about
the epidemic disease of tuberculosis as well as get their efforts in order
to totally eradicate this disease. Around 1.7 million of the people are
dying of this disease every year. 24th of March has been established to
commemorate the tuberculosis day by all at one place in order to get
some solution to eradicate it from the world.
WHO launches a Global Action Framework for TB Research and
creates a new TB research team.
WHO launched a new
Global Action Framework
for TB Research to foster
high-quality national and
global TB research needed
to end the TB epidemic. To
f a c i l i t a t e t h e
implementation of this
new Framework and to
support the promotion of
TB research both at global
and country levels, a new
research team has been set up in the WHO Global TB Programme
The theme of the World TB Day celebration of the year 2016
would be Find TB. Treat TB. Working together to eliminate TB.

Historic Paris Climate Pact 2015 puts world on Green Path.

COP21 Agreement adopted unanimously at the plenary session of
Paris Conference 2015 amid cheers. The session adopted a goal of
well below 2 degree C for temperature rise. Nations are to pursue
efforts to aim at the more difficult objective of pegging temperature
rise under 1.5 degrees C. The agreement will go into effect from
2020.Developed nations will raise 100 billion dollars a year as the
floor to help developing countries. 195 countries have approved the
Agreement.
Source-Hindu dated 13/12/2015

Disasters
Emergency kitIndia is among the top 10 countries facing greatest risk of Natural
Disasters like floods ,earthquakes ,tsunami .In such times of crisis
,little preparedness can go a long way in helping oneself .The golden
rule is Be prepared.An important step is to have a go bag with
essentials to help people fend for themselves. An emergency kit should
have- a first aid kit, a battery-operated torch, essential medicines, dry
food items, water, money, a set of thick ropes, candles , matches and
shoes.
It must also have copies of important documents , a whistle ,cell phone
with chargers ,contact and meeting place information for your
household ,small regional map ,extra set of car and home keys ,light
weight waterproof blankets or plastic ponchos, child-care supplies or
other special care items , a battery powered radio , dust masks to filter
contaminated air ,plastic sheeting and duct tape to fashion a shelter in
place ,a complete change of clothing.
Pack these items in a sturdy, easy-to-carry container such as a
backpack or suitcase on wheels. The go bag should be stored year
round in an accessible place. This is in case one has to leave home all of
a sudden. If residents are prepared with such a bag, it could come in
handy, if the person is waiting for a rescue team. Having such a bag at
home will induce one to be prepared and ready. This is all the more
important in the background of the recent Chennai floods.
Source- Hindu 13/12/2015.

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