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Qatar Healthcare Cup

QHC 2024 – A new milestone for Team IDC!!

The Indian Doctors Club Qatar under the leadership of its president Dr. Saibu recently reached a new milestone by successfully conducting its first international cricket tournament for healthcare workers from around the world – The Qatar Health Care Cup 2024. Never in Qatar’s history has any team managed to organize an international cricket tournament exclusively for healthcare workers at such a large scale. The tournament was conducted over two days (December 6th and 7th) in the Mesaeeid (MIC) and UDST (University of Doha for Science and Technology) cricket grounds and included an initial league stage consisting of 8 teams divided into two pools. The international teams came from Chennai (Medical Miracles), Delhi (Delhi Champions), Kerala (Royal Tuskers) and Oman (Oman Oldies). The QDCC, Q doc marauders, IDC Qatar and Stethos Wakra were the 4 local teams, consisting of a mix of doctors, dentists and other allied healthcare workers working in Qatar. The whole tournament was turned into an entertaining event with some great show of cricket happening inside the 22 yards backed by a continuous show of support for the teams in the gallery along with music and running commentary. The semifinals and finals which happened on Day 2 was live telecasted on you-tube with viewership from around the world.

Yaadon Ki Baaraat 2024

Yaadon Ki Baaraat 2024: An Evening to Remember

On November 29, 2024, IDC hosted Yaadon Ki Baaraat, a spectacular evening of music and celebration at the Holiday Inn. With mesmerizing solos and medleys across Hindi, Malayalam & English, IDC’s talented performers captivated the audience and showcased the incredible creativity within our community.

The young MCs brought a delightful touch of charm and humor to the evening, impressing everyone with their confidence and poise.

The event also featured the inauguration of our cricket tournament – Qatar health care cup -2024 and engaging sponsor presentations, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the night.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all performers, organizers and attendees who made the evening such a memorable success. Stay tuned for event highlights and photos—we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Medical Camp

INDIAN DOCTORS CLUB AND FINQ PARTNER WITH MES FOR WELLNESS CAMP

As part of MES Indian School’s golden jubilee celebrations, the Indian Doctors Club (IDC) and the Federation of Indian Nurses (FINQ) proudly partnered with MES to organise a wellness camp on Friday, 15 November 2024. The initiative catered to the Transport, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Security staff, aiming to provide healthcare access, raise medical awareness, and promote holistic well-being among this essential workforce. The camp saw the participation of over 300 staff members, who benefitted from personal consultations with IDC doctors and FINQ nurses. Key topics, including lifestyle changes and chronic disease management, were addressed, offering participants valuable insights to enhance their health. A special highlight of the camp was FINQ’s women-focused session on breast cancer awareness, underlining the importance of early detection and prevention. This wellness camp is a testament to the shared mission of MES, IDC, and FINQ to uplift the community through health education and accessible care.

Medical Camp

On November 22, 2024, the Indian Doctors’ Club (IDC) spearheaded a landmark medical camp at Umm Al Seneem Health Center, in collaboration with the Community Information Centre (CIC). This initiative, which catered to over 3,000 patients, was a testament to IDC’s commitment to accessible and quality healthcare for all.
The camp was made possible through the dedicated efforts of 130 IDC doctors, who provided expert consultations across a wide spectrum of specialties.
Beyond individual consultations, the IDC hosted two engaging panel discussions featuring expert doctors, creating a platform for patients to ask pressing health questions and gain valuable insights into managing common medical conditions.
While the Federation of Indian Nurses Qatar (FINQ) contributed by managing triage and vital sign monitoring, and CIC played a crucial role in providing the logistical and administrative support, the Indian Pharmacist Association of Qatar and the Indian Physiotherapist Forum of Qatar provided the pharmaceutical and physiotherapy support for the camp, respectively. The camp’s success stands as a powerful example of IDC’s mission: bridging gaps in healthcare and fostering a culture of well-being in the community.

IDC Gandhi Jayanthi

IDC Gandhi Jayanthi Art Workshop – 4th October’24
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the IDC Gandhi Jayanti Art Workshop celebration. The enthusiasm and creativity truly made the event memorable. A special note of appreciation goes to Dr. SreeKumar for his outstanding leadership and proactive spirit in engaging both children and parents in the joy of creating artwork. His ability to inspire and immerse everyone in the experience not only fostered creativity but also helped rekindle fond childhood memories for many of us. It was wonderful to see families come together through artistic expression. Thank you once again for making this event a success and for embodying the spirit of unity, creativity and reflection.

IDC football tournament

On the 11th of October 2024, the Indian Doctors Club (IDC) organized a highly anticipated football tournament, including Men’s and Kids football and Ladies Penalty shootout, at Gulf English School Al Gharafa, a day filled with excitement and friendly competitions. The tournament was inaugurated by Dr Saibu George , President, IDC followed by a warmup session by Dr Sanoj Ali. The mens team represented the vibrant football champions league teams, PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool. The players of all teams kept the spectators glued to the ground, with their proficient performances and sportsmanship, and the excitement prevailed throughout the tournament. After a tough fight , Real Madrid won the tournament with Liverpool team as runner up. Suhan Nadeer, with his excellent professional performance, was declared the best player of the day, with 3 exceptional goals.
Mr Abdul Rehman, President of Indian Sports Center, our chief guest, presided over the closing ceremony and gave away the trophies and medals. It was a day filled with excitement fun and sportsmanship, promoting healthy lifestyle and building lasting bonds within the medical community.

CPD/CME

The Indian Doctors Club held its first 3.0 hr DHP Qatar CPD-accredited event for this year on 25/09/2024 at Al Rayyan Hotel . In line with World Heart Day, the event highlighted key topics in cardiovascular and pulmonary health, such as chest pain evaluation, pulmonary hypertension, heart disease prevention, and dyslipidemia management. Dr Narinder Kumar, Cardiologist , Alkhor Hospital; Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed , Pulmonologist ,Hamad General Hospital ; Dr Joji Mathews ,cardiologist at Aster hospital and Dr Omar Mashhor , Endocrinologist, Future Medical Center led interactive sessions, providing attendees with evidence-based strategies for patient care. Dr. Merlin Thomas , CPD Secretary moderated the event and the vice president Dr Maktoum Azeez concluded the event with vote of thanks.

Doctors Day 2024

This year the IDC celebrated the 2024 National Doctors day on July 5th, holding a long service honors ceremony at Hilton Embassy Suites, honoring senior members of of the IDC. The meeting commenced with the presidential address by Dr Saibu George. Dr Nadeer Pallimoopen and Dr Azeez anchored the proceedings , celebrating the service of senior doctors of Indian community. The 1st president of IDC Qatar, Dr Usha Bhat along with Dr N.S.Bhat, Dr K. C. Chacko , Dr Chinnamma Chacko, Dr Maria Rana, Dr Jegan Chacko, Dr Martin Thomas , Dr Johnny Kanampally, all of whom were office bearers in the past were honored at the the first round of the awards. Limited edition of oil painted ostrich egg shells, by physician artist Dr Sreekumar Padmanabhan along with certificates of appreciation for long term service were presented to the award winners by the President and MC team. A special token of appreciation to Dr Padmanabhan, for his contribution to the IDC, was presented by the President Dr Saibu George and IDC former VPs. Dr P.M Anwar and Dr Anoj George. The meeting concluded with a VOT by the GS, Dr Riny Showkath.

Doctors Day 2024

This year the IDC celebrated the 2024 National Doctors day on July 5th, holding a long service honors ceremony at Hilton Embassy Suites, honoring senior members of of the IDC . The meeting commenced with the presidential address by Dr Saibu George. Dr Nadeer Pallimoopen and Dr Azeez anchored the proceedings , celebrating the service of senior doctors of Indian community. The 1st president of IDC Qatar, Dr Usha Bhat along with Dr N.S.Bhat, Dr K. C. Chacko , Dr Chinnamma Chacko, Dr Maria Rana, Dr Jegan Chacko, Dr Martin Thomas , Dr Johnny Kanampally, all of whom were office bearers in the past were honored at the the first round of the awards. Limited edition of oil painted ostrich egg shells, by physician artist Dr Sreekumar Padmanabhan along with certificates of appreciation for long term service were presented to the award winners by the President and MC team. A special token of appreciation to Dr Padmanabhan, for his contribution to the IDC, was presented by the President Dr Saibu George and IDC former VPs. Dr P.M Anwar and Dr Anoj George. The meeting concluded with a VOT by the GS, Dr Riny Showkath.

Badminton Tournament

IDC conducted an indoor badminton tournament on May 31st 2024 at green wood international school Al thumama. Tournament was inaugurated by Dr Giju Jacob and our cheif guest was Dr Mohan Thomas, Dr Aju Abhram & Dr Joyal Jacob. We witnessed an incredible display of sportsmanship and talent! A huge shoutout to all the participants, spectators and our valuable sponsers Dr Mohan Thomas ENT clinic,Dr Aju Abhram medical center,Dr Khudsia begam clinic,Oriental trading and contracting and Neo life pharmacy who made this event a grand success.

IMA Kairali Launch

On 07-06-24, IDC along with IMA Kerala Stare Branch(IMA KSB) lead the Inauguration of IMA KSB extension branch of Qatar, in the presence of State President of IMA kerala, Dr Joseph Benaven and members of the IMA KSB overseas extension committee team. The IMA KSB Branch of Qatar is named the “IMA Kairali Branch”.
IDC awarded mementos to IMA Kerala state dignitaries. Dr. Joseph Benaven inaugurated the branch and Dr. Joji Mathews was installed as the Branch President.
All IMA Kairali members were encouraged to be members of IDC. IMA Kairali doctors who are members of IDC, can therefore participate in IDC events according to this joint MOU between IDC and IMA Kairali. Dr. Saibu concluded that the IDC Executive team and himself , on behalf of all members of IDC, congratulates and wished the best to IMA Kairali and looks towards a fruitful partnership.

CPD/CME

The Indian Doctors Club hosted a dynamic Continuing Educational Activity on May 17, 2024 at Waldorf Astoria , Lusail , coinciding with World Hypertension Day. Dr. Haidar Hadi from HMC delivered enlightening insights on statin therapy, while Dr. Maktoum Aziz from PHCC delved into blood pressure variability. Both speakers provided practical clinical tips, enriching the attendees’ knowledge. A heartfelt appreciation was extended to Dr. Mohamed Verjee, who is retiring and departing from Qatar. His active involvement in medical camps and educational initiatives has made a significant impact within IDC and beyond.

CPD/CME

IDC conducted non accredited CME on 26/4/3024 at Hotel Crowne Plaza on the topic “Treating hypertension from guidelines to clinical practice” Speaker-Dr Ijaz Kamal Senior Consultant in acute and general internal medicine at Hamad General Hospital Qatar and assistant professor with Weill Cornel Qatar Medical School as well as Qatar university medical school. IDC also felicitated Dr Ambika for her exceptional services to the people in the state of Qatar, on this occasion.

CPD/CME

On April 1st, the Indian Doctors Club – Qatar conducted a medical educational activity as part of an Iftar event, with an insightful presentation titled “The Diabetes Continuum,” delivered by Prof. Jubbin Jagan Jacob, consultant endocrinologist from Naseem Medical Clinic. The talk delved into the pathophysiology of diabetes, highlighting the pivotal role of metformin in diabetes management.

IDC desert Safari

Indian Doctors Club facilitated an amazing Dashing Desert Dune Bashing Safari and Camping trip at Inland sea camp on 1st March 24. They embraced the thrill of quad-biking and sand boarding, engaging in spirited games from classic favorites like charades and antakshari to inventive desert-themed challenges.

IDC SPORTS MANIA

IDC outdoor sports day “IDC SPORTS MANIA 2024″conducted at Birla public school on Feb 23rd for doctors and families was a resounding success! From spirited mixed relay races to thrilling matches of volleyball ,basketball, throw ball, Tug of war and athletics for kids the event fostered unity and well-being.

Rang Barse 2024

IDC Qatar Celebrates Family Day “RANG BARSE” with handing over ceremony, Souvenir Release and cultural events. IDC held its annual day function on 12th Jan, 2024 at Retaj Salwa Resort. The program was graced by His Excellency Mr. Vipul, the Ambassador of India to Qatar.

medical Camp

Qatar Charity Workers Medical Camp in association with IDC, CIC, HMC held on 3rd November @ Umm Al Seneem Health Centre, Ain Khaled.

CPD/CME

On 20-10-2023, at the Hyatt Regency. This event focused on a MDT session addressing Breast Cancer. Dr. Ambika Anand, a Senior Consultant and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, was the moderator. The expert panel included renowned professionals such as Dr. Zoltan Matrai, Dr. Regi Sukhmani, Dr. Saju Divakar, Dr. Jhansi Bai Sugali, Dr. Ammar Madani, and Dr. Humaira Khan.

Gandhi Jayanti Season 3

The Indian Doctors Club celebrated Gandhi Jayanti Season 3. The event featured a Collage Contest, Coloring Contest, and a Patriotic Song Contest.

IDC Indoor Sports Day

IDC indoor sports day conducted on 15th September 2023 (Friday), at Birla Public School, (Near Religious Complex)

Medical camp

The Indian Doctors Club’s medical camp held on June 9th, 2023 at Ummu Al Seneem HC in Qatar successfully provided vital healthcare services to the local community.

CPD/CME

The CME held on 2/06/2023 at Crowne Plaza was presented by Specialist Internist Dr. Jubbin Jagan Jacob (MD (Med) DNB (Endo) MNAMS, FRCP Edinburgh) – an endocrinologist at Naseem Medical Centre. Topic was ‘Approach to Fatty Liver in a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’.

CPD/CME

The CME held on 31/03/2023 at Holiday Inn with an Iftar party was presented by Dr. Aju Abraham (MRCPPSYCH (UK), CCST, DCT (UK)), Consultant Psychiatrist at Dr. Aju’s Abraham Medical Centre. Topic was ‘Burnout in Healthcare: Recognition & Prevention’.

CPD/CME

The CME held on 3/03/2023 at Crowne Plaza was presented by Dr Sanoj Ali (MBBS, MD, FRACP, Consultant Neonatologist at Sidra Medicine. Topic was Born too small, too soon and Dr Manu Sundaram(DMD, DNB, MNAMS Pediatrics, CCST Pediatrics, FRCPH, PG Certificate Critical Care Consultant Pediatric Intensivist at Sidra Medicine) Topic was COVID and Multi system Inflammatory.

IDC Football league

As part of its Qatar FIFA world cup celebrations, IDC held a football tournament among its members. The event was held at West green spine football grounds at the Qatar foundation on Friday 7th Oct 2022.

"Rejuv@nite 23"

Indian Doctors Club Qatar Family Picnic held on 20th January 2023 at Um Salal Farm House.

CPD/CME

CME held on 23/09/2022 at Holiday Inn was presented by Specialist Internist Dr Jacob Neil – WELLKINS Medical Centre who took us on a ‘Journey of insulin’.

Gandhi Jayanti

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti,IDC – Qatar conducted Gandhi Jayanti celebrations-Season 2, an inter-school competition for the Indian students in Qatar, in three different categories- Fancy dress, speech and essay writing.

CPD/CME

On October 14, 2022, Friday, IDC conducted monthly CME at Hyatt Regency. October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, the focus of the CME was Cancer in Women with scientific talks focusing on Breast and Cervical cancer.

Yoga Day

IYA (International Yoga Alliance) and Heartfulness Yoga trainer conducted a state of the art Yoga session as part of International Yoga Day Celebrations on 17/6/22 at the Greenwood Academy, Doha.

Badminton

On June 17, 2022 The Indian Doctors Club-Qatar conducted the Annual Badminton Tournament at Greenwood Academy. Both IDC members and their families participated in this mega tournament.

CPD/CME

CME with Iftar held on 22/4/22 at Hotel Crowne plaza. The speakers were Dr.Joji Mathews (Cardiologist -Aster) & Dr Maktoum Aziz (Consultant Family Medicine – PHCC)

Rewind Rhythm

Rewind Rhythm – A musical tribute to the legendary musicians Lata Mangeshkar, SPB & Bappi Lahiri held on 13th May 2022 @ Hotel Crowne plaza.

CPD/CME

IDC Healthcare Symposium (CPD activity) held on 27th May 2022 @ Hotel Holiday Inn. Dr Gangaprasad Amula, Dr Zainab Khanum & Dr Tripiti Sinha were the speakers.

CPD/CME

CME with Iftar held on 22/4/22 at Hotel Crowne plaza. The speakers were Dr.Joji Mathews (Cardiologist -Aster) & Dr Maktoum Aziz (Consultant Family Medicine – PHCC)

IDC Cricket Tournament

IDC Cricket Tournament 2022,
held on 25th March 2022 at Old Ideal Indian School, Doha-Qatar

CPD/CME

CME held on March 2022

Seminar

Seminar on Financial Planning & Savings
by Nexus Financial Services held
on 1st April 2022 at Hotel Westin

Diabetes Education Day

CPD accredited event IDC-Diabetes day Symposium held on 26-11-2021.
An informative symposium with latest updates.

Medical Camp

Medical Camp by UNIQ in association with Qatar Diabetes Association, supported by ICBF & IDC About 200 workers benefited from the camp conducted on 19-11-2021

Medical Camps

Medical camps are conducted by health professionals to carry out a limited health intervention amongst community.

CPD/CME

CPD/CME consists of educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance & relationships.

Cultural Events

Cultural events strengthen the unity of our group members.

Medical Camps

Medical camps are conducted by health professionals to carry out a limited health intervention amongst community.

Sports

Sports day’s purpose is to educate the local population on ways to reduce health risks associated with an inactive lifestyle, such as coronary heart disease and diabetes.