INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IAP KOZHIKODE Activity of March -2019

IAP Kozhikode Office Bearers President - Secretary - Treasurer - Dr T P Ashraf Dr Nihaz Naha K Dr Vishnu Mohan P T Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

RARE DISEASE DAY OBSERVATION

Date: 02-March-2019

On the occasion of rare disease day observation, IAP Kozhikode in association with Department Of , GMC Kozhikode and Lysosomal storage disease support society(LSDSS) conducted awareness program. The program was Inaugurated by Dr. VR Rajendran, Principal, GMC Kozhikode. Hrithunanda, a girl affected with Lysosomal Storage Disease lighted the Lamp. Dr C Sreekumar, Superintendent IMCH, Dr Mohandas Nair Addtl Superintendent, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode, Dr Ajithkumar V T, HOD Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Gireesh S, Addl. Professor, Pediatrics and Dr. Nisha, Pediatric Geneticist, Maulana , Perinthalmanna felicitated the function.Different aspects of LSD, long term management, challenges and state government initiatives in this field were discussed. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

SIM WARS SIMULATION COMPETITION AT AIIMS, NEW DELHI Date: 03-March-2019

SIM WARS simulation competition at AIIMS, New Delhi on 3rd March

A competition on pediatric intensive care scenarios simulated with a high fidelity *manikin* Sim Baby. 1st time such a competition conducted in India by PedStars & Inspire team. Attended by reputed institutions.

Dr Manjusha.K,Senior Resident IMCH Kozhikode, Dr Nabeel Faisal.V, Dr Nikhil. K . Sunil and Dr Jasir Usman, mentored by Dr.Jayakrishnan. M. P, Additional Professor, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode and and Dr. Fiji. M. D, Asst professor, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode, Represented Dr Satheesh, Pediatric Intensivist, Aster MIIMS Kozhikode also attended the program Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

*PEDIATRIC HEMATOONCOLOGY CME* Date: 03-March-2019

Inaugurated by Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode in the presence of Dr Ajith Kumar V T, HOD, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode.

We had excellent team of faculty Dr Vikram Mathews, Dr Anup J Devasia, Dr Fouzia N A from CMC Vellore and Dr Ajith Kumar V T, who gave a excellent overview about the pediatric hemato-oncological conditions and great discussion followed.

Well attended by Senior Pediatricians Dr Indira madam, Dr C K Sasidaran sir, Dr Vijayakumar Sir, Dr Mohandas sir, Dr Geetha MG madam, Dr Jayakrishnan sir, Dr Gireeshan sir, other Pediatricians and postgraduate students.

The CME was followed by quiz for post graduate students conducted by Dr Anup J Devasia. PGs from IMCH Sukanya & Ajina, got the first prize, Ashley and Sayed Sabik from BMH got second prize and Anju and Hunais from IMCH got 3rd prize. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

*PEDIATRIC HEMATOONCOLOGY CME* Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM Date: 03-March-2019

Class on immunisation for Ded students at chettipadi - Immunisation week programme

By Dr Ranjith P, Web editor, IAP Kerala

KRISHNAMOHAN @ KKCTH, CHENNAI Date: 03-March-2019

Certificate course in Pediatric & flexible bronchoscopy Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD HEARING DAY OBSERVATION Date: 03-March-2019

World hearing day observation organized by Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kozhikode, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode and Department of ENT, GMC Kozhikode.

Pro Dr Muraleedharan, Department of ENT, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Ajithkumar V T, HOD, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode and Dr Mohandas Nair, Addtl Superintendent, IMCH, GMC Kozhikode felicitated the function.

Class on *Need of Neonatal hearing screening and follow up* was taken by Dr Sameer, Assistant Professor, Audiology, Department of ENT, GMC Kozhikode. Meeting was attended by many Pediatricians, Postgraduate Students, Nursing students, Speech therapist and audiologists. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

CALICUT IAP WISHING A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A PROSPEROUS YEAR AHEAD TO DEAR KCR SIR, TEACHER OF TEACHERS ON HIS 86TH BIRTHDAY Date: 04-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

AWARD TO SARITA MADAM

DHS Saritha Mam was presented with the CIAP award given to her for the NIPAH activity last year, which she was supposed to receive during the Mumbai National Pedicon 2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DR SHAJI THOMAS JOHN PAST PRESIDENT, IAP KERALA IAP ON MEDIA ONE CHANNEL

Date: 06 - March -2019

" Summer season and related diseases in children”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meipo0t6vDo&fbclid=IwAR2dqkkbbw9VlrATYnf5 T8RxBYz8cUut_MgUiAtxcFkXf-XfynMHLrR-GBY Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WOMEN'S DAY PARENTING CLASS -1 Date: 08-March-2019

Dr. Beena Johnson, State Coordinator of Parenting Program, IAP Kerala and Senior Consultant in Child Guidance at Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode, conducted parenting program for the directors and staff of ESI corporation, Kozhikode during the Women's day observation of ESIC. Guidance was given regarding the role of parents in the physical, emotional and intellectual development of children. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

SHETHON CALICUT 2019 Date: 08 - March -2019

*IAP NNF FITNESS CLUB KOZHIKODE* partnered and participated in *SHETHON CALICUT 2019*, as a part of *International women's day observation*. The theme is “Calicut is safe for women” The marathon started at 7 30 pm Around 40 women members participated representing IAP NNF FITNESS CLUB. Congratulations to *Sanjana* from Malabar Medical College who finished first. She was awarded momento and a cash prize. Our Fitness *Co ordinator Dr Vidhu Ashok* Shared the diaz along with other dignitaries for the award giving ceremony. Well coordinated by our fitness club coordinators *Dr Rajul, Dr Bijul, Dr Vidhu and Dr Priya* Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

SHETHON CALICUT 2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS @ MATRIA HOSPITAL Date: 08 - March -2019

*International women's day* celebration at Matria women and Children Hospital. Programme was inaugurated by the Hospital Superintendent Dr Sugeshdevu. Expecting mothers in the crowd were crowned followed by cake cutting. Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary, IAP Kozhikode and Dr Jishin Ahmed felicitated the function. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IAP KERALA NORTH ZONE TOT ON PARENTING AND PAIN MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN AT VADAKARA Date: 10 - March -2019

Prof. Dr Lulu Mathews, Former HOD Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode had a talk on "introduction to pain protocol" Dr Krishnakumar, Past President, IAP Kozhikode had talks on Parenting for Adolescent age group children and preschool chuldren Dr. Beena Johnson, State Coordinator of Parenting Program, IAP Kerala and Senior Consultant in Child Guidance at Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode, had a talk on Parenting for school age group children Dr KrishnaMohan, Treasurer IAP Kerala felicitated the function. Dr Ranjith P, Web Editor IAP Kerala and Dr Rajesh Karuvattil, Pediatric Neurologist, BMH Kozhikode attended the TOT. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DR.BABU FRANCIS & DRJAYAKRISHNAN AT IAP ALS COURSE - TVC Date: 09 & 10 - March -2019

On March 9 & 10-March 2019 IAP TVM in association with Department of Pediatrics, SATH conducted the IAP ALS course at the renovated Omana Mathew Hall . Dr.Babu Francis (Addl Professor, GMC, Calicut),DrJayakrishnan(Addl Professor, GMC, Calicut were faculty along with Dr Prameela Jogi, Dr Abhiram, Dr Sheeja Sugunan and Dr Riaz .I. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD KIDNEY DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:14-March-2019 1

IAP Kozhikode along with Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode obseveved world kidney day.

Dr Krishnan, Additional Professor, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode took a public awareness class for the patients and bystanders through the public awareness system at IMCH. Dr Ajithkumar V T, HOD Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode and Dr Mohandas Nair, Addl Superintendent, GMC Kozhikode also attended the function. Almost 1000 patients and bystanders in the waiting area of IMCH witnessed the function. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD KIDNEY DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:14-March-2019 2

Talk by Dr Sayed Sabik on "kidney health at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut. Meeting was attended by Senior doctors like Dr CK Sasidaran, Dr Shaji Thomas John, Dr Rajesh, Dr Ranjith, other doctors, staff nurses and nursing students. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

ARTICALS PUBLISHED BY IAP MEMBERS

Dr Vijayakumar M, (Companion Editor, IAP Kerala) article in Arogyapadmam magazine March 2019 edition

Dr. Vijayakumar Article In Article by Dr Geetha M G in Frontiers Public Health And Nutrition of Immunology February 2019 edition on 20th March 2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 1

PROGRAMME AT IQRAA HOSPITAL

Inaugrated by Dr Shamsudheen, Addl superintendent, Iqraa, Presided by Dr Hidayatulla, Head, Department of Pediatrics, Iqraa, Felicitated by Dr Ranjith P, Web Editor, IAP Kerala, Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary IAP Kozhikode, and Dr Rahul I, Consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa.

Inaugural ceremony was followed by *role play about measles immunization* and *Poster exhibition about importance of measles immunization* by the students of college of nursing, Iqraa Hospital.

This was followed by a *awareness talk about measles Immunization* to the public by Dr Priya P, Consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa.

Well organized by Dr Rahul, Dr Priya and Team Iqraa hospital Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 1 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 2

PROGRAMME AT ASTER MIIMS

Dr Nimisha took class on Measles immunization for doctors and staff nurses Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 3

PROGRAMME CONDUCTED AT RED CRESCENT HOSPITAL

Immunisation Basics, Time Table and awareness, Talk by Dr Ameer Ali KK. Common Drawbacks and Queries(an Interactive sessions) by Dr Shaheen O. A . well attended programme by both Nursing students and staffs.

Well organized by Ameer and Shaheen. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 4

Immunisation training for JPNHS at Health and family training centre Malaprambu Kozhikode on 14&15 March.

Inaugrated by DMO (H) Dr Jayasree,

RCH officer Dr Sarala and Dr Ranjith P(Web editor IAP Kerala)were the Trainers Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 5

PROGRAMME AT MATRIA WOMEN AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Dr Jishin Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician took awareness class on Measles immunization for staff nurses. Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary IAP Kozhikode felicitated the function. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 6

PROGRAMME AT SANTHI HOSPITAL

Programme was inaugurated by Dr.Abdul Latheef, Senior Pediatrician and Head of Department of Pediatrics. Followed by immunisation awareness class by Dr.Vineeth Vijayan.

Well attended by other doctors, nursing staff. Programme was witnessed by around 200-300 patients and bystanders.

Well organized by Dr Abdul Latheef sir, Dr Khais and Dr Vineeth Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 7

PROGRAMME AT CO OPERATIVE HOSPITAL

Dr Tinoy Paul, Consultant Pediatrician took awareness *class on Measles immunization and it's importance* . Meeting was attended by other doctors, Nursing staff and nursing students

Well organized Tinoy and team co operative Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 8

PROGRAMME AT PVS HOSPITAL

Programme was inaugrated by Dr Krishnankutty C V, Senior Pediatrician, PVS hospital. Dr Parvathy S, Consultant Pediatrician took awareness *Class on Measles immunization and it's importance* . Meeting was attended by other doctors , nursing staff and nursing students

Well organized Krishnankutty sir, Dr Parvathy and team PVS Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 9

PROGRAMME AT IMCH, KOZHIKODE

IAP Kozhikode along with Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode obseveved world measles immunization day.

Dr Mohandas Nair, Addl Superintendent, GMC Kozhikode took a public awareness class for the patients and bystanders through the public awareness system at IMCH. Dr Ajithkumar V T, HOD Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode and Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode also attended the function. Almost 1000 patients and bystanders in the waiting area of IMCH witnessed the function. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DAY OBSERVATION Program Date:16-March-2019 10

Dr Ranjith P Web editor IAP Kerala, giving health awareness class to public, regarding immunisation, communicable diseases at venniyoor

There was a poster Exhibition in association with MKH school of nursing Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

NURSES TOT THIRUVALLA Date:16-March-2019 DR. Vishnu Mohan, Secretary NNF Kerala at 2nd regional Tot on Essential newborn care & Basic NRP was conducted on 16/3/19 at Thiruvalla hosted by *IAP & NNF Pathanamthitta* .The workshop was well attended & appreciated by 65 delegates from all over with Kerala Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

Vishnu Mohan at Final Workshop of the NNF Kerala Online Module on "Preterm care and Sepsis " at KIMS Trivandrum Date:17-March-2019

Dr. VijayaKumar.M (President, Paed Endo chapter and Companion Editor IAP Kerala felicitated the inaugural function.

He moderated a panel discussion on Understanding Congenital Hypothyroidism and was panellist for 2 sessions- Disorders of growth moderated by Dr Riaz I and Disorders of Puberty moderated by Dr. Reetha Date: 17 - March -2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

4th Batch of 2 day Immunization Workshop for JPHNs ...18/3 and 19/3 Dr Krishna Mohan & Dr Renjith at H& FW training centre, Kozhikode Date:18-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IAP KOZHIKODE EB MEETING Date:19-March-2019

1st EB meeting of IAP Kozhikode.. discussion on Nephrocon and Respicon

Dr Vijayakumar M, Companion Editor, IAP Kerala as giving talk at Mittayi-A comprehensive programme for care of Children with IDDM, conducted by IAP Thrissur in association with IAP Pediatric Chapter and Kerala Social Security Mission 19319

Date: 19-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 1

KMCT MEDICAL COLLEGE

World Down Syndrome day awareness class and Colouring competition was conducted by Department of Pediatrics, KMCT medical college in association with IAP Kozhikode.

Dr Cherian NC inaugrated the programme and distributed prizes for the colouring competition. Awareness class was taken by Dr Bijumon for the parents and nursing staff. Programme was also attended by Dr Niyas, Dr Shameena, Dr Jisha and Dr Soumya. Well attended by parents, post graduate students, interns and staff. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 2

AT ASTER MIMS

Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology Aster MIMS in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kozhiode Conducted awareness program.

Programme was inaugrated by Dr Sureshkumar E K. Dr Divya pachat gave talk on genetics and counselling in down syndrome. Dr Roshni, Dr Manjula, Dr Vishnu Mohan and Dr Divia attended the program.

Well organized by team MIMS Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 3 at IMCH World Down Syndrome Day was Inaugrated with the theme " Leave no one behind" at Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode in association with IAP Kozhikode and REIC, GMC, Kozhikode. Programme started with a Rally and Human chain formation at the office portico addressed by Dr.Mohandas Nair, Addtl Professor, GMC Kozhikode, Dr.Geeta.M.G HOD in charge and Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary IAP Kozhikode followed by Inaguration & cake cutting by the Principal Dr.Rajendran. Indu.S.Menon (Clinical psychologist, IMHANS) interacted with parents & "നൾറം" Success stories of people with Down syndrome by Dr.Manjusha. Parents of children shared their experiences.Our tiny tots danced & sang songs, all outstanding performances.Gifts & sweets were distributed and we parted with Lunch. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 3 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 4

Down Syndrome Trust and support group in association with IAP Pediatrics, CRC-K, IMA Kozhikode, ULCCS Foundation & Rotary Calicut Observed Down syndrome day and DoST Award presentation at Town Hall, Calicut.

Programme was inaugrated by Sri U V Jose, IAS. Dr Shaji Thomas John, Past president IAP Kerala and and Chairman DoST chaired the function. Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary IAP Kozhikode felicitated the function.

The program was a full day program with many interactive session, colouring competition and variety entertainment programs by the kids.

Well organized by Dr Shaji Thomas sir and DoST. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DOWN SYNDROME DAY Program Date: 21-March-2019 5 & 6

21-03-19. Dr Beena Johnson, Senior Consultant in Child Guidance, Baby Memorial Hospital, took class on the topic 'Role of parents in the Intellectual and Personality Development of children with Down syndrome' at Town Hall, Kozhikode, in the World Down Syndrome Day observation. There was active interaction with the parents after the class.

Dr Mohandas Nair, Addl professor Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode at All India Radio for live phone in Programme in connection with World Down Syndrome Day. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

FITNESS CLUB EB MEETING AT COPPER FOLIA HOTEL ON Date: 22-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

DR RAJESH KARUVATTIL TALK ON "MANAGING CO MORBIDITIE Date: 24-March-2019

Dr Rajesh Karuvattil, Pediatric Neurologist, Giving a talk on "Managing Co Morbidities in cerebral Palsy at the national seminar on multi disciplinary approach in management of cerebral Palsy @ BMH 24/3/2019

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY AWARENESS PROGRAM AT LED BY DR SHAJI THOMAS JOHNON 24/3/2019

Date: 24-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

Training for Asha workers regarding lmmunsiation and Newborn care at CHC Neduva by Dr Ranjith P, Web Editor, IAP Kerala

Date: 24-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

Date: 24-March-2019

Congratulations Dr Krishna Mohan for Successfully completing the National ToT on Asthma Training Module, at Chennai. Asma Training module Chennai KM

Date: 24-March-2019

Dr Babu Francis, Addtl Prof Depart of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode, Dr Vishnu Mohan, Consultant Neonatologist, Aster MIMS, Kozhikode, Dr Shabeer M P, Consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa Hospital, Dr Rahul Illaparambath, Consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa Hospital and Dr Nihaz Naha, Consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa Hospital as trainers for IAP- NNF- FGM advanced NRP for doctors at Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 1 TH BALUSERRY, KOZHIKODE.

Awareness class on TB & Air borne infection prevention. by Dr KrishnaMohan, Treasurer, IAP Kerala

Distribution of hand kerchiefs to patients Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 2

CHC NEDUVA

Awareness class at CHC Neduva. Inaugrated by Dr Sreekumar K P medical officer ic Class by Dr Ranjith P Pediatricain, Dr Sreela Pediatrician, Dr Sajmathew . About 50 - 60 patients attended. Stressed the importance of cough hygiene, proper use of towels and masks, need for sputum testing and adherence to tb drug treatment . Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 3

IQRAA HOSPITAL

Department of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Department of Pulmonology and Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Kozhiode conducted TB awareness Program in Iqraa Hospital. Dr Rahul Illaparambath, Consultant Neonatologist Presided and Inaugurated the meeting. Dr Namitha R, Consultant Pulmonologist Took awareness class for bystanders, Staff and students. Well organized by Dr Rahul Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 4 CHC NEDUVA

2 nd programme on tb day at CHC Neduva. Role play and poster exhibition about TB by MKH college of nursing Chemmad.

Dr Ranjith P, Pediatrician presided the function Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 5

Class for Anganwadi workers about public health importance and social support in Tuberculosis by Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kerala Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

WORLD TB DAY OBSERVATION Program Date: 24-March-2019 6 BABY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Discussion of recent IAP RNTCP guidelines in BMH Talk by Dr Shyam Attended Senior Pediatricians Dr CK Sasidaran , Dr Shaji Thomas John , Dr Rajesh N , Dr Ajay V , Dr Abdul Rauf and post graduate students. Well co ordinated by Aja Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

Nurses training- NRP at Iqraa Hospital by Dr Rahul Illaparambath, consultant Neonatologist, Iqraa Hospital, Kozhikode.

Date: 27-March-2019

Talk in IAP Malappuram on 27/3/19 by Dr Ajay V Pediatric intensivist , BMH on the topic "journey from resuscitation to deresuscitation in Pediatric critical care” @ Hidepark royal suites, Manjer Date: 27-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

PARENTING PROGRAM Date: 28-March-2019

Dr. Beena Johnson, Senior Consultant in Child Guidance, Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode and the State Coordinator of the Parenting Program of IAP Kerala, conducted Parenting Program at Rahmaniya School Kozhikode. Scientific guidance was given regarding the role of parents in the intellectual and academic development of children. Parenting of preschool and school age children were discussed in detail. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IAP KOZHIKODE MONTHLY CLINICAL MEETING Date: 28-March-2019

3rd monthly clinical meeting of IAP Kozhikode, 3rd of the series of Panel discussion was held at Silver jubilee Hall, IMCH today 28/3/19.

Programme started with installation of Medellin, Dr Nihaz Naha, Secretary IAP Kozhikode welcomed the gathering and presented the monthly report. Dr Ashraf T P, President, IAP Kozhikode delivered the presidential address. February edition of *"CALICUT TIMES"* was released by Dr Ashraf T P by handing over to Dr Ajithkumar V T, HOD, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode.

Panel discussion was on *Reduction of Congenital Heart Disease- a way forward*. Dr Mohandas Nair, Addl Professor, GMC Kozhikode moderated the panel. Dr Brijesh P K, Consultant Pediatric Cardiac surgeon, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Babu Francis, Addl Professor, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode and Dr Remadevi K S, Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Aster MIMS Kozhikode were the panelist. Good discussion about importance prenatal diagnosis, presurgical stabilization, good transportation and different government Programmes like most succesful " Hridyam "were discussed in detail.

After the panel discussion there was an interesting case discussion by Dr Sangeetha, Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Kozhikode.

Programme was well attended by many senior pediatricians, working pediatricians and Postgraduate Students. Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IAP KOZHIKODE MONTHLY CLINICAL MEETING Date: 28-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

PROUD MOMENT

DR GEETHA GOVINDRAJ MOU WITH USA Date: 28-March-2019 Dr. VR Rajendran, Principal, Government Medical College, Kozhikode and Dr. Sudhir Gupta, Director, Foundation for Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders, USA ink Memorandum of Understanding.

This will help improve diagnostic services for children with inherited susceptibility to recurrent, unusual or severe infections, autoimmune disorders and malignancies.

Congratulations Dr Geetha Govindraj and Department of Pediatrics Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

Talk @ IAP wayanad by Dr Ajay VMPediatric intensivist , BMH on " Recent advances in management of pediatric shock "on 29/3/19 Hotel Wilton Sulthan Bathery

Date: 29-March-2019

Talk @ IAP wayanad by Dr Rajesh Karuvattil, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, BMH on " Childhood epilepsy- Getting it right "on 29/3/19 @ Hotel Wilton Sulthan Bathery

Date: 29-March-2019 Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

IMMUNIZATION TOT Date: 31-March-2019

Dr Sindhu, Addtl professor, Department of Pediatrics, talk on "AEFI Case scenarios" at Immunization TOT, Kochi 31/3/2019

Dr KrishnaMohan as Panelist along with Dr purushothaman, Dr Pisharady, Dr Jose O and Dr Siby Kurian PANEL discussion on Immunisation, Moderated by Dr T U Sukumaran at ToT on Immunisation , Presidents action plan IAP Kerala 2019, kochi (31-3-2019) Activity of March -2019 INDIAN ACADEMY OF PAEDIATRICS - KOZHIKODE BRANCH

RED DEVILS - WEEKLY FOOTBALL MATCH ON EVERY WEDNESDAY AT ON ARTIFICIAL TURF LEGENDS, MALAPARAMBU Thank You