Healthcare provider launches wellness drive
DUBAI: The AKCAF Wellness Programme was launched on Feb.19, 2021 in association with Aster DM Healthcare’s Aster Volunteers programme. The virtual event conducted by video conferencing was atended by over 500 patrons and was inaugurated by the Minister of Health for the State of Kerala, Smt K. K.shailaja. The wellness programme was a memorial tribute to Ahmed Ashraf, a senior and active member of AKCAF who passed away recently. The various programmes implemented for the health and wellness of AKCAF members and their families were explained at the meeting. AKCAF is the parent organisation of 200+ Kerala colleges alumni living in the UAE.
Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, Shahul Hameed, AKCAF Chairman and on behalf of Ashraf Thamarassery, Brand Ambassador AKCAF Wellness Programmr and Social Welfare volunteer and AKCAF Vice president Adv. Hashiq also spoke on the occasion.
Mithun Ramesh, AKCAF Events Ambassador, famous anchor and filmstar, specially appreciated AKCAF’S humanitarian activities. He initiated a fitness challenge with AKCAF General Secretary VS Biju Kumar. Charles Paul, Hon President of AKCAF said, “This is the first healthcare campaign for the AKCAF family and it is a pious act.” On behalf of the media, Raju Mathew, MCA Nazar and Jaleel Patambi atended the programme. Sharjah Indian Association president EP Johnson reiterated past humanitarian programmes of AKCAF and promised all support for the event. General Secretary of AKCAF women’s wing Vidya
Puthusseri detailed the Covid vaccine distribution volunteering joined with DHA. AKCAF Aster CSR Head Jaleel and Aster DGM Siraj atended the programme. AKCAF chief coordinator Anoop Anil Devan explained the reasons and how we reached a wellness programme for the community. Ladies wing chairman Rani Sudheer and President Annu Pramod narrated the benefits provided by Aster for the community during the campaign. General Secretary V.S Biju Kumar extend a cheerful welcome speech, AKCAF vice chairman Adv. Bekkar ali, Treasurer Riva Philipose,
Joint Treasurer Juddin Fernandes also conveyed their felicitation messages on the event. Joint Secretary Manoj KV extended a vote of thanks.
Talking about the programme, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare added, “The All Kerala Colleges Alumni Forum is one of the largest and strongest network alumni of Kerala colleges in UAE with over 65,000 members.