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Current Bulletin

Dear Esteemed Members of IMA Gujarat,
As doctors, we share a bond that goes beyond our white coats and stethoscopes. It’s a commitment to healing, serving, and uplifting our communities.
Today, I want to take a moment to talk about three key areas where we, as a collective, can make a transformative impact in Gujarat: upholding ethical practices, upgrading our hospitals, and making a difference in rural healthcare.
Ethical Practice: The Heartbeat of Our Profession

In an age where medical advancements are unfolding rapidly, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of new technologies and treatments. However, we must always remember what truly makes a great physician — our integrity and commitment to ethical practice. Every patient who walks into our clinic entrusts us with their most valuable asset: their health. It is our ethical duty to treat them with honesty, transparency, and compassion.

Adopting ethical practices is not just about following rules; it’s about building trust, which is the cornerstone of patient-doctor relationships. When we prioritize ethics in every decision, whether it’s choosing a treatment plan or communicating with patients, we not only elevate our profession but also set a standard for future generations of doctors. Let’s continue to be role models in our ield, showing that ethical practice is the best — and only — practice.
Raising the Bar: Bringing World-Class Standards to Our Hospitals
Imagine a world where every patient in Gujarat can receive the same level of care they would ind in top hospitals globally. It’s not just a dream; it’s a goal we can achieve with collective effort. Upgrading the quality of our hospitals goes beyond adding new equipment; it’s about improving our infrastructure, processes, and patient care standards.

Why should our patients have to travel to big cities or even abroad to get quality treatment? We have the expertise, the knowledge, and the capability right here in Gujarat. By investing in quality upgrades, we can enhance patient satisfaction, improve health outcomes, and build a reputation as a healthcare hub. Let’s work together to raise our standards, make our hospitals world-class, and show the world what Gujarat can do.
Aao Gaon Chalen: Adopt a Village, Change a Life
While we strive for excellence in our urban hospitals, let’s not forget the soul of Gujarat — its villages. For many in rural areas, access to basic healthcare remains a challenge. The “Aao Gaon Chalen” initiative is a simple yet powerful way to bridge this gap. I urge every IMA branch to adopt one village. Just one. Imagine the ripple effect if each of our branches takes this small step.

Adopting a village doesn’t mean just setting up a clinic. It means being involved in the community, providing regular health check-ups, educating people on preventive care, and bringing modern medical practices to their doorstep. We have the power to make a lasting impact, to bring hope, and to improve lives. It’s a chance for us to give back and to be remembered not just as doctors, but as changemakers.

Let’s Collaborate: Your Ideas, Our Support
Many of you are already involved in philanthropic activities, and some may have new ideas brewing. If you’re thinking of starting a new project or want to support rural healthcare initiatives, we want to hear from you. At IMA Gujarat, we are committed to helping you bring your vision to life, together we can amplify our impact. Don’t hesitate to reach out — your passion and ideas could be the catalyst for change in an entire community

The Path Forward: Let’s Make It Happen
We are at a pivotal moment in healthcare. With our collective expertise, dedication, and commitment, we can lead Gujarat into a new era of medical excellence. Let’s continue to hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, upgrade our hospitals to world-class levels, and extend our services to the farthest corners of our state.

Together, we can create a healthier, stronger Gujarat. Let’s take this journey hand in hand, as one family, united in our mission to heal and serve.

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President's Message

Friends
Hope, you must updated your knowledge on Swine flu. Swine Flu is extending its wings and is now in Epidemic stage. This year, up to 12 February only in Gujarat 117 people died due to Swine Flu and 1233 cases have been identified. As we are in medical profession, it is our duty to stop or control this epidemic and help the Government and Society by what ever way we can. Indian Medical Association, Gujarat State Branch along with Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Gujarat organize many district level programme for awareness and information of our members. If any district has not organized such programme, please so. Be vigilant, pick up the cases in early stage and refer it to the designated hospitals. Your co- operation is very much needed. Let us hope with for improvement in condition with gradual decline in cold.

14 & 15 February IMA Gujarat State Branch was fortunate to host the President, World Medical Association, Sir Dr. Michael Marmot, is on the visit of one of the tribal areas of North Gujarat. He saw the changes in the villages, changes in the people which are the results due to IMA’s initiative – ‘Aao Gaon Chalen’. Our visionary leader Dr. Ketan Desai is himself looking after the project in this area and taking personal interest in the upliftment of the tribal people. This is the single project which has changed the IMA’s image in the society. We earnestly request all the local branch Presidents and Hon. Secretaries to adopt at least one village and start doing activities. The restructured uniform project is being given in this bulletin. Dr. Sunil Acharya from Deesa is assigned to monitor this project. Please report to us . Your suggestions are most welcome.

This year’s first ever state programme “Medicine & Law” was extremelycsuccessful. More than 180 IMA members across the Gujarat attended it at Vadodara. We congratulate Team IMA Vadodara for successfully organizing the programme on behalf of IMA Gujarat. The second such State Programme is on 5 April 2015 at Surat on – Rational use of Antibiotics”. The aim of this programme is that our IMA Members will get the knowledge & uplift their skill from the invited National speakers. We request the other big branches to come forward for hosting such programmes like Disaster Management, Communication Skill and Care for Elderly. We at local branch level organises the scientific programmes. We request to keep the scientific programmes on the subject like Pharmaco-vigilence,Post Polio syndrome, Disaster Management, Medicine and Law, Communication Skill, Leadership qualities, Ethics and behavior, Mental health, Diabetes and blindness prevention, Nutrition and public health, Child sexual abuse, Vector borne disease control programme, Maternal mortality etc.

IMA HQ organized State President and State Secretaries meet at New Delhi. Many projects and schemes were discussed. During two days of Marathon Meeting, a clear cut guidelines is given to all states. We are sure you will all give me full support to implement them. We have also planned such meeting of Gujarat Level.
Settings goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. We have set our goal, now it is up to on us to turn invisible in to visible results. We once again request all of you to start taking part in IMA Activities. Give only one hour to IMA in a week and see what we can do. We are confident enough with your love, affection, co-operation and good wishes