Media Release
Ajman, Mar 22: More than 3000 people from 40 different nationalities availed the benefits of Thumbay Hospital Ajman’s (THA) Free Medical and Dental camp at its Al Nuaimia branch held on Sunday March 20.
The free mega health camp offered check-ups with consultant specialists and general practitioners in specialties like Cardiology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Dental, Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Mental Health among others. In addition to this, the camp offered free screenings such as a Blood Sugar, ECG, Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Eye checkup, Blood pressure, BMI screening and discount on dental procedures and also availed free medicines.
Besides consultations in all specialties, a large number of people visited the mega camp to seek counselling on mental health and dental disorders. Approximately 1,696 male, 804 females and 500 pediatrics patient sought free consultations at the facility. In addition, around 22 percent patients were diagnosed with both high blood pressure and elevated sugar levels.
The camp was officially opened by Dr Thumbay Moideen, the founder president of Thumbay Group, in the presence of Akbar Moideen Thumbay – vice president of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, Dr Mohammad Faisal Parvez – chief operating officer of Thumbay Hospital and other members of Thumbay Group’s administrative team. The camp was supported by Indian Association Ajman, Indian Association Sharjah, KMCC Ajman, Sharjah Malayali Kootaima and Bearys Cultural Forum Community Dubai.
Held from 9 a to 5 pm, the camp saw hundreds of people lined up in queues to avail the benefits of the free camp as all the three hospitals of Thumbay Medicity, viz, Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital and Thumbay Dental Hospital participated to provide patient counselling.
“Organized as part of our CSR activities, events like these aims to encourage people to adopt healthy lifestyles, at the same time helping them in early-detection and effective management of health issues, with the help of our doctors and advanced facilities. This is one of the best ways to serve the community of this country, and we do it to the best of our abilities. Thumbay Hospital Ajman is a topnotch healthcare services delivery center, where patients are offered comprehensive packages along with experienced doctors and state-of-the-art facilities. In addition to the specialist medical departments, this hospital also houses an excellent dental center and mental health counselling. Moreover, all major insurance cards are accepted at our facility. In continuation of the free mega medical and dental camp, we are glad to serve the community and be the preferred family hospital for all healthcare needs,” informed Dr Mohammad Faisal Parvez, chief operating officer, Thumbay Hospital Ajman.
Thumbay Healthcare Division has been envisioned as a healthcare destination where patients receive care in a truly restorative environment. In the last 20 successful years of operation, the hospitals have served 6 million patients, conducted 60, 000 deliveries, provided clinical training to Gulf Medical University students and plans to launch autism center dedicated to supporting a child's diagnosis and navigate his care.