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Vol. IV Issue I FEBRUARY 20081

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE RULES THE WORLDA woman as a human being is without parallel,She is the blueprint of the entire human race.

Wishing all our esteemed members a very happy and a prosperous New Year.I am very grateful to all the office bearers for electing me again as the Editorof MAHIMA for the year 2007-2008. Let us all work together under the dynamicleadership of President Dr. Devendra Shirole for the betterment of the medicalprofession and do fruitful community service for the general public, especiallyfor the underprivileged and the downtrodden. It is very heart warming to seePresident Dr. Devendra Shirole taking up the community service in Public PrivatePartnership Program which is under the Global Funding for Aids, Tuberculosis andMalaria (GFATM) & RNTCP. He is the State Coordinator for Maharashtra State.National President-elect Dr. Ashok Adhao is also taking up the community serviceof preventing female foeticide with missionary zeal.

It's not a revelation but a confirmation, that our female foetuses are disappearing faster than wewould like to believe. Successive census reports have highlighted our skewed sex ratio, but a surveypublished in the Lancet magazine throws up shocking statistics. According to this study on femalefoeticide by an Indo-Canadian team, about 500,000 unborn girls - one in 25 - are aborted in India everyyear. This amounts to 10 million baby girls aborted over the last 20 years. Even more disturbing isthe fact the 'girl deficit' is more prominent among educated families. The researchers attribute this tothe rampant misuse of ultrasound technology for pre-natal sex determination. Our life is what we makeit by our own thoughts and deeds.

The preference for a male child is rooted in a century old belief that a son is a support to thefamily in old age and a daughter leaves the family after marriage. A daughter is considered an economicburden because of the money, which has to be spent on her dowry. Human greed and growingconsumerism have made things worse. The argument that it is better to kill the girl in the womb thansee her killed for dowry is outrageous. Since the bias against the girl child is based on economicconsiderations, the solution too will have to be economic. Turning the girl child from an economicliability into an economic asset is the most effective way of tackling the problem. At a social level,religious and social organizations must mobilize their collective energy against this inhuman practice.Community leaders must take the lead. Anyone involved in the killing of a girl child should be ostracizedby society. We have to do everything it takes to stop this barbaric practice.

Interestingly, the researchers said the "missing girls" mostly appeared to be in the case of secondand third children in the average middle class Indian family. The survey said fewer females were bornas second and third children if the first child in the family was a girl. Commentators said the studywas hardly a great revelation because it merely underlined the dispiriting data gathered by successiveIndian population consensus which showed for every 1000 boys up to the age of six, the number ofgirls dropped from 962 in 1981 to 945 in 1991 and 927 in 2001.

The dip in the child sex ratio (CSR) even in the urban areas of the country has become a causefor worry and Maharashtra which boasts of a comparatively higher level of education than many otherstates, is no exception. Shockingly the richer districts of the state - Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli - havethe lowest sex ratio from among 35 districts, according to the 2001 census. The ratio in Kolhapuris an abysmal 839 down from 931 in the 1991 census. It is followed by Sangli 851, Satara 878 andJalgaon 880. Pune district has the tenth worst sex ratio of 902. Not only have the CSR figures droppeddrastically since 1991, but the sample registration system (SRS) figures of sex ratio at birth have alsosteadily fallen from 2001 to 2005. In 1991, the CSR in rural areas was 953 which came down to 916in 2001 - a decline of 37 points. In the urban areas the figure came down to 908 from 934 - a 26point fall. Similarly, the sex ratio at birth in Maharashtra was 915 in 2001 which has come down to

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872 in 2005. The corresponding figures of ratio of females for 1000 males in top ten populous countriesare Russia 1140, Japan 1041, USA 1029, Brazil 1025, Nigeria 1016, Indonesia 1004, Bangladesh953, China 944, Pakistan 938 and India 933.

Woman is the expression of those heavenly wonders, only, which can create such a beauty. A beautyin whom lies language of all kinds. She speaks through every joint in her body. She is the guidingstar to every human race. Her presence gives value and meaning to human life. What a wonder it isto have her as a daughter, wife, mother and also as a career-oriented and successful person - to witnessher adding her magical touch, beauty, perfection and style to every bit of role that she plays. She isa source of human life, the most essential factor that enhances a human society a subtle presence thatnourishes the whole wide world.

Legislation against dowry, child marriage, sati, domestic violence and other injustices to womenalone cannot solve the problems, however well intentioned, legislation at best remains a dead letterin the statute book. Legislation must be backed by social education which will permeate down to alllevels of society. There obviously needs to be a paradigm shift in mind set. There should be a civilizationbased on justice and mercy. Better health care for the women should be the objective of the nationbuilding process because when we have healthy women, only then can we think of upcoming healthyrace. There is nothing that a strong faith and an unflinching purpose may not accomplish.

I firmly believe that when women are empowered adequately, they will be able to unravel themysteries and bring peace, prosperity and progress to the world torn by strife and starvation. If a manis educated, he is educated individually, but if a woman is educated the whole family is educated, naysociety. Knowledge is power. When there is such rampant elimination of female foetuses, it is no longeran individual issue it becomes a social issue. It is a disgrace in a civilized society. The strife of theworld in all its forms has it's origin in one common cause, namely, individual selfishness.

DR. HOZIE KAPADIAEDITOR


MAHARASHTRA STATE BRANCHOFFICE BEARERS 2007-2008

President Dr. Devendra K. Shirole (Pune)020- 24473727 / 65220138,(M) 9822108183/[email protected] /[email protected]

Imm. Past President Dr. Vijay C. Panjabi (Mumbai)(C) 2364 1528(M) 9821061205, [email protected] /[email protected]

Hon. State Secretary Dr. Suhas H. Pingle (Mumbai West)(C) 022-26127096(M) 09322250830

Hon. State Treasurer Dr. P. R. Melmane (Mumbai)(C) 022-23774825(M) 092245592880

Sr. Vice President Dr. Nanda Vasant Shimpi (Mumbai)(C) 022- 24466479 / 24463019(M) 9321079105

Vice President Dr. Vijay L. Ghate (Nagpur)(M) 9822644905

Vice President Dr. Balkrishna M. Inamdar (Mumbai West)(M) 9833054054

Vice President Dr. Yashwant S. Deshpande (Nagpur)(C) 0712-2744897(M) 9823083841

Hon. Joint Secretary Dr. Madhukar Kherde (Nagpur)(C) 95712-2749202(M) 9822562665

Hon. Joint Secretary Dr. Ravindra D. Jagtap (Phaltan)(C) 952166- 222998(M) 9921992168(E-mail) [email protected]

Hon. Joint Secretary Dr. Jayesh Lele (Mumbai West)(E-mail) [email protected]

Chairman Dr. T. C. Rathod (Yavatmal)IMA AMS Chapter (C) (0723) 244186

(M) 9422168300

Hon. Secretary Dr. Shivkumar Utture (Mumbai)IMA AMS Chapter (C) 022-24305373

(M) 9820089321

Chairman Social Dr. Ashokrao D. Brahmankar (Bhandara)Security Scheme (M) 9422130174

Hon. Secretary Social Dr. Shrikant H. Kothari (NEBS)Security Scheme (C)022-25171198

(M) 09821012970

Hon. Treasurer Social Dr. Shailendra C. Mehtalia (Mumbai West)Security Scheme (C) 022-25132114

(M) 09820377174

Director of Studies Dr. Ravindra Jharia (Nagpur)IMA CGP MS Faculty (C) 95712-221463.

(M) 9823019163

Hon. Secretary Dr. Akil Contractor (Mumbai West)IMA CGP MS Faculty (C) 022-26127481

(M) 9892084360

Hon.Jt. Secretary Dr. Mangesh Gulwade (Chandrapur)IMA CGP MS Faculty (C) 957172-274547

(M) 9822505130

Website : imamaharashtrastate.org

EDITOR :●●●●● DR. HOZIE D. KAPADIA

C- 23711060, M- 9322593005Email : [email protected]

CO. EDITORS :●●●●● DR. RAMESH SUBRAMANIAN

M- 9892507850Email : [email protected]

●●●●● DR. INDUMATI GOPINATHANM-9820031371Email : [email protected]

EXECUTIVE EDITOR :●●●●● DR. AJOY SAHA

C-24077624, M-9820151272Email : [email protected]

HON. SECRETARY :●●●●● DR. RAJENDRA TRIVEDI

C- 24022451, M- 9833783382Email : [email protected]

FINANCE ADVISORS :●●●●● DR. ASHOK ADHAO●●●●● DR. VIJAY PANJABI●●●●● DR. K.S.AITHAL●●●●● DR. ANIL PACHNEKARMEMBERS :●●●●● DR. SHRIKANT PURNEPATRE (NASHIK)●●●●● DR. D.B PUNSE (WARDHA)●●●●● DR. UDHAV DESHMUKH (AMRAVATI)●●●●● DR. R. J. JIMULIA (MUMBAI WEST)●●●●● DR. RAM ARANKAR (INDAPUR)●●●●● DR. SHRIKANT KOTHARI (N.E.B.S)●●●●● DR. J. N. NAVRANGE (PUNE)●●●●● DR. SUBHASH TIWARI (AKOLA)●●●●● DR. ANIL MANGTANI (KAMTEE)●●●●● DR. Y. S. DESHPANDE (NAGPUR)●●●●● DR. JAYESH LELE (MUMBAI WEST)

EDITORIAL BOARD

●●●●● Editorial ...................................................... 1

●●●●● Office Bearers 2007-08 .............................. 3

●●●●● From the President's Desk ......................... 4

●●●●● Hon. Secretary Communicates .................. 5

●●●●● Subcommittees .......................................... 6

●●●●● CWC Members - Regular, Alternate .......... 7

●●●●● Counseling For Organ Donation -Need Of The Hour! ..................................... 8

●●●●● Environmental Tobacco Smoke ...................... 9

●●●●● Stop Sex Selection - Doctors Can MakeA Difference! ............................................. 10

●●●●● I Am Stopping TB ..................................... 12

●●●●● Don't Take Your Kidneys For Granted ..... 14

●●●●● IMA Social Security Scheme .................... 17

●●●●● Local Branch News .................................. 18

CONTENTS


LET'S UNITE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy, healthy,prosperous and bright new year and thank all of you for electing me as the StatePresident.

Medical profession is currently going through a rapid phase of transition dueto advancement in technology and information at all levels, posing lots of challenges and difficultiesfor us. It has brought lots of opportunities for us in the form of public- private partnership, medicaltourism etc. At the same time consumer court cases and the incidents of assaults on doctors and damageto the property are on the rise. The government is coming up with new Acts, rules and regulations forthe medical profession. As compared to the medical field, our young intelligent students are findinggreener pastures in IT, engineering and management fields. Medicine has no longer remained a lucrativefield for them. Few black sheep involved in the kidney racket, sexual exploitation of patients andinvolvement in sex selective trends bring blame and shame to the entire profession. Friends, is it notthe right time to come together and do some introspection and clean our own house?

Let our unity be our strength to overcome the hurdles in our path. Let's rise above petty squabbles,personal aspirations, bloated & false egos and internal rivalry and join hands together to fight biggerissues that are facing us. We have more than 80,000 doctors registered with MMC and despite beingthe biggest branch in the country our State branch has membership strength of only about 20,000 doctorsi.e. 25% of total registered doctors in our State. Can we increase it to at least 60% or more?

IMA is doing lot of social work with the help of projects like 'Aao gaon chalen', 'Stop sex selection',GFATM RNTCP PPM project, disaster management cell etc. I request all our esteemed members withinnovative ideas and solutions to the problems faced by our medical fraternity to come forward andjoin the IMA movement with enthusiasm, zeal and commitment. We await and welcome you with openarms and mind filled with lots of appreciation. Let's stop asking what IMA can do for me, instead let'sdecide what I can do for IMA. Together we can make the difference.

Long live IMA!Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra! Jai IMA!

LONG LIVE IMA!DR. DEVENDRA SHIROLE

PRESIDENT

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

IMA MS BRANCH CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2007-08MEETING DATE VENUE

1 1st State Executive Meeting 24-02-2008, Sunday IMA Mumbai West Branch

2 2nd Office Bearers' Meeting 31-08-2008, Sunday IMA Pune Branch

3 2nd State Executive Meeting 31-08-2008, Sunday IMA Pune Branch

4 3rd Office Bearers' Meeting 28-11-2008, Friday IMA Aurangabad Branch

5 Annual Social Security Scheme Meet. 28-11-2008, Friday IMA Aurangabad Branch

6 3rd State Executive Meeting 28-11-2008, Friday IMA Aurangabad Branch

7 48th Annual State Council Meeting 28-11-2008, Friday IMA Aurangabad Branch

8 Ordinary State Council Meeting 29-11-2008, Saturday IMA Aurangabad Branch


HON. SECRETARY COMMUNICATES

Dear Members,

The 47th annual State Council meeting along with State & National IMA Conferencewas held in Nagpur from 26th to 29th December, 2007. It was a grand success.Hon'able Dy. Chief Minister & Home Minister of Maharashtra Shri R. R. Patil assuredthe members that assault on doctors will not be tolerated and will be dealt withfirmly. Unfortunately in the last month incidents of assault occurred in Kalyan,Dhule and at KEM Hospital. IMA swung into action and protests were heldagainst the tendency of miscreants to take the law into their own hands. Similarincidents have taken place in Ratnagiri and Miraj in the recent past. In short the incidents of assaulton doctors are on the rise. Let us all unite and fight this menace in a democratic manner. The IMAState Office is always ready to help the local branch & the individual doctor.

Recently there was a news that "The Parliament" is going to make a separate law for "registration andaccreditation" of clinical establishments. The IMA functionaries at HQ had strongly represented our viewpoint.

As I am writing this article, I came across a notice by "pollution control board" about registration by15/2/08. We are taking up this matter with the concerned authorities.

For all such problems the office bearers at the State office are ready to offer whatever help is required.

I sincerely appeal the local branches to participate in :

1. Membership Drive.2. SSS Membership Drive3. RNTCP CMEs

The new team has been taken over and has started working actively. The IMA MS branch, office alongwith the IMA MS social security scheme, IMA MS CGP faculty and IMAMS State Chapter have shiftedto the new premises at the Bombay Western Suburban Branch w.e.f. 10/2/08, the address is given below.

LONG LIVE IMA.DR. SUHAS PINGLE

NEW OFFICE ADDRESS W.E.F. 10/2/08

INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONMAHARASHTRA STATE BRANCHIMA, Bombay Western Suburban Branch Building

J. R. Mhatre Road, Behind Chandan Cinema, JVPD, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049Tel. 022-26232965

E-mail: [email protected] Website: imamaharashtrastate.org

-: OFFICE TIMINGS :-10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Sundays 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Tuesday Closed

OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THE VARIOUS ARTICLES ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE IMA MAHARASHTRA STATEBRANCH. THE APPEARANCE OF ADVERTISEMENT IN MAHIMA PUBLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR THE CLAIMSMADE FOR THE PRODUCT BY THE MANUFACTURER.


IMA MS BRANCH SUBCOMMITTEES FOR 2007-2008

A Action & Press Publicity Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Suhas H. Pingle

B Professional Protection Scheme Chairman Dr. Krishna Parate

C Medico-legal Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Y.S. Deshpande

D MAHIMA Editorial Board Chairman Dr. Hozie Kapadia

E Resource & Finance Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Anil Pachnekar

F Membership Promotion Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Prashant Nikhade

G Rural Health Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Krupal Deshpande

H Medical Education Sub-Committee & Chairman Dr. Shivkumar UttureMedical Ethics Sub-Committee Co-Chairperson Dr. Sunita Kshirsagar

Convener Dr. Sharad Agarkhedkar

I Occupational Health/Service Doctors Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Yatin Jadhav

J Group Health & Insurance Schemes Chairman Dr. Vijay Panjabi

K Women Doctors Wing Chairperson Dr. Mangala GomareConvener Dr. Usha Rathod

L Constitution Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. D.B. Punse

M New Premises / Building Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Milind Naik

N Save Female Child Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Ashok Adhao

O Protocol Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Vijay PanjabiMember Dr. Ram ArankarMember Dr. Ashok Adhao

P Awards Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Devendra K. ShiroleMember Dr. Vijay PanjabiMember Dr. Y. S. Deshpande

Q Projects Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Prakash Deo

R Co-ordination-State-H.Qs. Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Bakulesh Mehta

S Anti-Quackery Cell Chairman Dr. Satish M. NaikConvenor Dr. Suhas B. Nene

T Information & Communication Sub-Com. Chairman Dr. Jayesh Lele

U LIC / ESIS Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. S. G. Shanbag

V Service Doctor's Wing Chairman Dr. Sadashiv Patole

W Health For All Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Dilip Sarda

AREA WISE DISTRIBUTION OF WORK TO THE OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008NAME OF OFFICE BEARERS AREA ALLOTTED

1. Dr. Devendra K. Shirole, Dr. Ravindra D. Jagtap Branches in Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar Nashik,Ahmednagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara,Solapur dist

2 Dr. Nanda Shimpi Mumbai , Bombay West Suburban, Vasai, Virar,Dahanu, Boisar, Chembur, NEBS, Mulund.

3 Dr.B.M. Inamdar, Dr. Jayesh Lele Branches in Thane District & Raigad,branches in Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg districts

4. Dr. Vijay Ghate, Dr. Y. S. Deshpande Branches in entire Vidharbha & MarathwadaDr. Madhukar Kherde area.


1. Dr. Devendra K. ShirolePresident, Pune, M 9822108183

2. Dr. Krishna ParateNagpur-440 015 Ph : (0712)2246101,M 9823050572.

3. Dr. Vijay C. PanjabiImm Past President , M 9821061205

4. Dr. Ram ArankarIndapur, Ph: (02111) 23302 M 9850262571

5. Dr. A. C. LaddhadNagpur, Ph-(0712)2541149, M 9822565225

6. Dr. D. B. PunseWardha, Ph: (07152)243562, M 9822220046

7. Dr. Harish ChandakNagpur, Ph - (0712) 2742494M - 9822239830

8. Dr. Anil S. PanchnekarMumbai, Ph : 9869001873/25221390

9. Dr. Jimulia R. GMumbai West, Ph: 22-26714471, M - 9820251107

10. Dr. Anand KateNagpur, Ph. 95712-2536634/ M 9822278590

11. Dr. Madan SenapatiPune, Ph.. 25391555 M 9422089589

12. Dr. Bakulesh MehtaMumbai West, Ph. 26832359, M 9820131926

13. Dr. Kishor GandechaMumbai, Ph. 22061010/23686216M-9821097481

14. Dr. Kedar RathiYavatmal, Ph. 07232 - 244376/ M 9422165052

15. Dr. M. S. PatwardhanMiraj, Ph. 2232104, M 9423036173

16. Dr. Niranjan VaidyaMumbai West, Ph : 022-26462122

17. Dr. Sanjiv SharangapaniChiplun, M 9422429224

18. Dr. Jayant PawarMalegaon, Ph. (02554) 252290M 9422756783

19. Dr. S.D. PurandareMumbai, Ph. 24305932

20. Dr. Shankarrao K. ManeKurudwad, Ph. (02322)244267,M 9423039761

21. Dr. Sunita KshirsagarMumbai, Ph . 022- 23615744, M 982048181

REGULAR

CWC MEMBERS

ALTERNATE

1. Dr. Pingle Suhas HMumbai West, Ph. (022) 26112605M- 9322250830

2. Dr. S. R. AgarkhedkarPune, Ph: (020) 24453353 / 9822030122

3. Dr. Prakash AherAkola, 95724-2433175, M 9823071925

4. Dr. Ramesh BhedeNagpur, Ph. (0712) 2703399 / 9373117343

5. Dr. Vivek BillampallyPune, Ph. (020) 26832658 / 9822894963

6. Dr.Ashokrao D. BrahmankarBhandara,M 9422130174

7. Dr. L. D. GiripunjeBhandara, Ph. (07184) 252601M 94223384508

8. Dr. Mangala GomareMumbai, Ph : 9892109642

9. Dr. Dilip K. GuhaNagpur, No. (0712) 2593203 / 9822214597

10. Dr. C. M. GuptaBhandara, Ph. (07184) 275277 / 9422826117

11. Dr. K. C. GuptaMumbai West, Ph. No. (022) 26493126M 9820333632

12. Dr. Rajesh Vinayakrao KateAkola, Ph. No. (0724) 2423127M 9422861063

13. Dr. Shrikant H. KothariNEBS, M 9821012970

14. Dr. Shailendra C. MehtaliaMumbai West, M 9820377174

15. Dr. Alka Bakulesh MehtaMumbai West, Ph 022) 26832766 / 9323232378

16. Dr. Milind NaikNagpur, (0712) 2743432, M - 9422102624

17. Dr. Prashant NikhadeNagpur, Ph : (0712) 2744020, M 9822221938

18. Dr. Purandare S. DMumbai, Ph-(022)24305932

19. Dr. Pradeep RajderkarNagpur, Ph. No. (0712) 226201M 9890799077

20. Dr. Sunita S. ShanbhagMumbai, Ph: 24229596 / 9820480059

21. Dr. Trivedi Rajendra H.Mumbai, M 9833783382 (C) 24022451


● ● ● ● ● THE INDIAN KIDNEY SCAMIn Gurgaon, a multimillion rupee

international kidney racket was bustedrecently, unraveling not just how 500 oddpoor were being incited with money topart with their kidneys but also how anindifferent people helped the unscrupulousthrive - and survive.

In 1994, the kidney scam racket rockedMumbai when a certain doctor who catered towealthy patients from the Gulf, Turkey, Malaysia,Canada, among other countries was arrestedand his actions exposed. . But the doctor,jumped bail and escaped

In June 2007, CNN-IBN exposed how womenin a tsunami colony sell their kidneys to makeends meet. In 2007, the Tamil Nadu governmentordered a high level investigation into theflourishing trade in human organs, particularlykidneys, brokered by racketeers who had beenduping persons in the tsunami hit northernoutskirts of the metropolis. Poverty-strickenwomen admitted during a survey that they hadsold their kidneys out of poverty. Most of themhad been promised Rs 1 lakh but ultimatelyreceived less than half the amount.

In October 2007, a Chennai-based doctorand four Mumbai-based touts were arrested forrunning an international kidney racket.Investigations revealed that it spanned acrossChennai, Mumbai and Gujarat. According to thepolice, the accused had confessed to runningthe racket since 2002 and conducting around200 illegal transplants, with 100 kidneys beingsourced from Mumbai alone

● ● ● ● ● WHY THE KIDNEY RACKET?In our country, every year, some 1.5 lakh

patients require kidney transplants but only3,500 get it. The rest die.

Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994,makes buying and selling of human organsillegal and cash-for-kidney transactions acriminal offence. According to the Act, humanorgan transplant centres need to be registered

COUNSELING FOR ORGAN DONATION - NEED OF THE HOUR!

DR. RAMESH SUBRAMANIAN

and regulated by the government throughregular checks. The Act permits patientin need of kidney transplant to receivethe organ only from a near relative,defined as a patient's spouse, parents,siblings, and children (donors). Section9(3) of the Act says live donors whoare not near relatives but are willing todonate kidneys "by reason of affection

or attachment towards the recipient or for anyother special reasons" are permitted to do so.Provided, that is, the transplantations haveapproval of the authorization committee,established under the Act.

It also recognizes the concept of cadaver-based kidney transplants, in which brain-deadpersons can also donate an organ.

Live donor transplants top the list of organtransplants in India. The trend of cadavertransplants has not picked up in India. Cadavertransplants are the norm in the West. In additionlive related as well as unrelated kidneytransplants are done.

In the absence of a proper cadaver donationprogramme, the paucity of live related donorsand non admissibility of unrelated donortransplants an unscrupulous market thrives. The'buyer' is willing to pay any sum of money toward off imminent death, the seller out of nakedpoverty is ready to part with one of his kidneysand there are middle men who arrange the dealwith the doctor chipping in to make a fast buck.

● ● ● ● ● THE NEED OF THE HOURA well organized cadaveric donor programme

is the need of the hour. This would involve aenthusiastic / aggressive promotion andsupport of sustained cadaveric organ donation,counseling of relatives for organ donation in theevent of brain-death, adequate hospitalinfrastructure, matching and distribution of theorgans and co-ordination amongst hospitals.

IMA is certainly an important forum topopularize organ donation in patients with braindeath!

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ETSEnvironmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

is a mixture of particles that are emittedfrom the burning end of a cigarette, pipe,or cigar, and smoke exhaled by the smoker.Smoke can contain any of more than4,000 compounds, including carbonmonoxide and formaldehyde. More than40 of the compounds are known to causecancer in humans or animals, and many of themare strong irritants. ETS is often referred to as"secondhand smoke" and exposure to ETS is oftencalled "passive smoking."

HEALTH EFFECTS OF ETSSecondhand smoke has been classified as a

Group A carcinogen by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA), a rating used only forsubstances proven to cause cancer in humans. Astudy conducted in 1992 by the EPA concluded thateach year approximately 3,000 lung cancer deathsin nonsmoking adults are attributable to ETS.Exposure to secondhand smoke also causes eye,nose, and throat irritation. It may affect thecardiovascular system and some studies havelinked exposure to secondhand smoke with theonset of chest pain. ETS is an even greater healththreat to people who already have heart and lungillnesses.

Infants and young children whose parents smokein their presence are at increased risk of lowerrespiratory tract infections (pneumonia andbronchitis) and are more likely to have symptomsof respiratory irritation like coughing, wheezing,and excess phlegm. In children under 18 monthsof age, passive smoking causes between 150,000and 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections,resulting in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations eachyear, according to EPA estimates. These childrenmay also have a buildup of fluid in the middle ear,which can lead to ear infections. Slightly reducedlung function may occur in older children who havebeen exposed to secondhand smoke.

Children with asthma are especially at risk fromETS. The EPA estimates that exposure to ETSincreases the number of asthma episodes and theseverity of symptoms in 200,000 to 1 million childrenannually. Secondhand smoke may also cause

ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKEthousands of nonasthmatic children todevelop the disease each year.

REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ETS● Not allowing smoking in thehome, especially around children.

● Making sure that any outsidegroup that assists in the care of children,such as schools and daycare facilities,has a smoking policy in force that protects

children from exposure to ETS.

● Implementing a smoking policy that protectsnonsmokers from exposure to ETS, at theworkplace by either banning smoking indoorsor designating a separately ventilated smokingroom that nonsmokers do not have to enter aspart of their work responsibilities.

WORLD CANCER DAY 2008World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th

to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage itsprevention, detection, and treatment. It is led by theInternational Union Against Cancer (UICC), a globalconsortium of more than 280 cancer-fightingorganizations in over 90 countries. World CancerDay targets the public through globalcommunications marking, and encourages policymakers and UICC member organizations to makecancer a political priority

World cancer day this year seeks to to generatea global movement to increase awareness of thehazards of smoking around children and mobilizeindividual citizens, schools, communities andcoalitions of voluntary associations around localinitiatives to catalyze smoke-free environments forchildren (home, car, day care, schools)

● Every child a deserves a smoke-free childhood● Only 100% smoke-free environments protect

children and family from the very serious healthproblems that breathing second-hand smokecauses.

● No one should be allowed to smoke at home.● All indoor public places should be 100% smoke-

free.http://www.nsc.org/EHC/indoor/ets.htmh t t p : / / w w w. w o r l d c a n c e r c a m p a i g n . o r g /

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The State of Maharashtra locatedin the western part of India belongsto the category of relatively betterstates of the country whether viewedfrom the point of view of literacy,urbanization or various other socio-economic indicators. In spite of theprosperity of the people in the state, high levelsof education, better health indices and the factthat there have been several social reforms andmovements in Maharashtra in favor of womenempowerment in past, unfortunately the childsex ratio shows a declining trend.

Dr Prakash Deo, coordinator UNFPA andactive life member of IMA Nagpur branchapprised us about the stunning statistics asregards child sex ratio figured in 2001 census.This was way back in 2003 when I was seniorVice-President of IMA MS. Honestly speakingwe did not realize the gravity of the problembut he pursued us to realize the seriousnessof the issue and our team of IMA Maharashtragot sensitized. Following are the mainobservations and important point on which weformulated "Save the Girl Child" project of IMAMS. We launched this project with a theme"Female child is nation's pride" when I took overas President of IMA MS in 2004.

The whole project was based on the strongbelief that the doctors are the major culpritsand if we sensitize them and if they stop sexselection and sex selective abortions (becomecomplaint to PCPNDT Act) an immediate effectcan be seen in improving declining child sexratio. Now National level leadership has alsorealized, accepted and declared - stop sexselection : doctors can make a difference.

Our observations:

1. Society at large was against, is against andwill remain against the girl child for variouscauses prevalent in the society. Everybodyknows the causes of gender discriminationprevalent in the society. But child sex ratio

STOP SEX SELECTION - DOCTORS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!DR. ASHOK ADHAO

NATIONAL PRESIDENT ELECT, IMA HQ

never got affected. When thousandcouples or families used to decidethat they don't want a girl child(infanticide) hardly one or two wereable to achieve the target but in thechanged scenario with help ofdoctors (female foeticide) all one

thousand couples are able to achieve theirtarget. (That made a huge difference).

2. Infanticide is very difficult because itgenerates emotions and involves cruelty.Female foeticide on the other hand generatesno emotions because doctors, theirassistants, paramedical workers, nurses,even relatives of patient consider it as amedical procedure. No cruelty is experiencedso it becomes easy to eliminate the girl childin female foeticide. (Difference betweeninfanticide & female foeticide)

3. Doctors are not perplexed by the decliningchild sex ratio figured in the statistics andfeel that few procedures, which they aredoing per month, would not make anydifference. They do not realize the collectiveimpact. Statistics in turn clearly indicatesdefinite relationship between declined childsex ratio in the areas where there are morenumber of USG machines.

4. Doctors have misconceptions that they areabove the society and are immune tovarious problems faced by other people inthe society. This is indeed a myth. In realitywe the doctors will also have to bear thebrunt if something bad happens in thesociety.

5. Our observation confirms that only 1 to 2%doctors are knowingly involved in the sexdetermination and sex related abortions. Allother 98 to 99% doctors are innocent butthey are busy with their own practices.Problem is that they are insensitive forstatistical figures and have apathy towardssocial issues. If we sensitize the 99% good


doctors they will bring moral pressure on theguilty 1% doctors.

Our team planned a mission keeping in mindthese major observations.

Why our team believed that "Doctors aremajor culprits".

a. We the doctors are first contact point. Whencouple visits us, we come to know who areinterested in knowing the sex of unbornfoetus. (No Govt. Authority will come toknow this). We succumb to the desire ofthe couple. We do not counsel the coupleagainst sex selection. This is our firstmistake.

b. In India, sex determination is done only bydoctors. The statistical data clearly indicatesdefinite relationship between declining childsex ratio and advent of USG machine. Thisis our second mistake.

c. After some considerations for making someextra money , we doctors perform sexrelated abortions (female foeticide). This isour third mistake.

"Save the girl child" project of IMAMaharashtra State branch

IMA Maharashtra State branch has alwaysbeen proactive, responding to the Governmentfor contributing effectively through its more than20000 members in national health programs.IMA Maharashtra has taken a bold step tofocus on this issue and to sensitize thedoctors, as we strongly believe that doctors cancertainly play a major role for the reversal ofdeclining sex ratio.

● Stage 1. (Baat): Sensitization of doctors ondeclining child sex ratio. Through workshops,deliberations and presentations at variousplatforms we tired to sensitize the doctorson declining child sex ratio. The targetedaudience was 99% innocent doctors. Thelaunching of the project was with the theme"Female child is a nation's pride".

● Stage 2: (Mulakat): IMA's friendly approach- Targeted towards individual 1% culpritdoctors. To refrain them from doing sex

selection and female foeticide. This willgive them last chance to correct themselves.IMA leaders will meet them personally. Thiscategory mainly includes sonologists andgynecologists.

● Stage 3: (Boycott): Here, IMA will initiatepunitive action against the culprit doctors.Suspension of IMA membership and toboycotting them will be part of the strategy.

● Stage 4: (Lath/Hawalat): IMA will help,government authorities and media personsin sting operations to nab the culprits.

● Doctors, we are here to protect the interestof our own colleagues. Taking theresponsibility of solving this problem is like"cleaning our own house" first. We areconfident in our mind that once our doctorcolleagues realize the seriousness ofdeclining child sex ratio and incoming manmade disaster they would certainly join thecrusade to "save the girl child".

We assure every one that we will never actagainst the interests of medical fraternity.

Now, in Maharashtra we are at stage 1 andstage 2 simultaneously of the 'save the girl'project. I appeal to all the members of IMAMaharashtra State to contact me or any of theactivists mentioned below for further information.We will need greater cooperation from IMAactivists specially for stage 2. We intendforming a vigilance committee at local branch,state and regional levels.

Forever yours in IMA.

Dr Ashok AdhaoNational President Elect IMAHQ

Main pillars of 'Save the girl child projectof IMA Maharashtra State:

1. Dr Ashok Adhao - Nagpur 0712-2522421,2550777, M 09423103966, 9822473651

2. Dr Prakash Deo, Nagpur - 09425602591

3. Dr Y S Deshpande, Nagpur- 09823083841

4. Dr Devendra Shirole, Pune- 09822108183

5. Dr Vandana Gandhi, Akluj- 09422644100

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TB - KILLER DISEASE!

In India today, two deaths occurevery three minutes from tuberculosis(TB). But these deaths can beprevented. Modern anti-TB treatmentcan cure virtually all patients. It is,however, very important that treatmentbe taken for the prescribed duration, which inevery case is a minimum of 6 months. Becausetreatment is of such a long duration andpatients feel better after just 1-2 months, andbecause many TB patients face other problemssuch as poverty and unemployment, treatmentis often interrupted. Therefore, just providinganti-TB medication is not sufficient to ensurethat patients are cured.

DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT,SHORT COURSE (DOTS)

The DOTS strategyensures that infectious TBpatients are diagnosedand treated effectively tillcure, by ensuringavailability of the fullcourse of drugs and asystem for monitoring

patient compliance to the treatment

DOTS is a systematic strategy which has5 components

● Political and administrative commitment.TB can be cured and the epidemic reversed,it warrants the topmost priority, which it hasbeen accorded by the Government of India.This priority must be continued and expandedat the state, district and local levels.

● Good quality diagnosis. Good qualitymicroscopy allows health workers to see thetubercle bacilli and is essential to identifythe infectious patients who need treatmentthe most.

● Good quality drugs. An uninterrupted supplyof good quality anti-TB drugs must beavailable. In the RNTCP, a box of medicationsfor the entire treatment is earmarked for

'I AM STOPPING TB'

every patient registered, ensuringthe availability of the full course oftreatment the moment the patient isinitiated on treatment. Hence inDOTS, the treatment can neverinterrupt for lack of medicines.

● Supervised treatment toensure the right treatment, given in the rightway. The heart of the DOTS programme is"directly observed treatment" in which ahealth worker, or another trained person whois not a family member, watches as thepatient swallows the anti-TB medicines intheir presence.

● Systematic monitoring and accountability.The programme is accountable for theoutcome of every patient treated. This isdone using standard recording and reportingsystem, and the technique of 'cohortanalysis'. The cure rate and other keyindicators are monitored at every level ofthe health system, and if any area is notmeeting expectations, supervision isintensified. The RNTCP shifts theresponsibility for cure from the patient to thehealth system.

STOP TB STRATEGY

The new Stop TB Strategy published byWHO in 2006 has DOTS in the core withadditional components to address TB/HIV andMDR-TB, health system strengthening,involvement of all care providers, engagingpeople with TB and affected communities, andenabling/promoting research. RNTCP is alreadyimplementing/ plans to implement the activitiesrecommended under the new Stop TB Strategy.

SECOND PHASE RNTCPIn the first phase of RNTCP (1998-2005),

the programme's focus was on ensuringexpansion of quality DOTS services to theentire country.

The RNTCP has now entered its secondphase in which the programme aims to firstlyconsolidate the gains made to date, to widen


services both in terms of activities and access,and to sustain the achievements for decadesto come in order to achieve ultimate objectiveof TB control in the country

All components of new Stop TB Strategyare incorporated in the second phase of RNTCP.These are

1. Pursue quality DOTS expansion andenhancement, by improving the case findingare cure through an effective patient-centredapproach to reach all patients, especially thepoor.

2. Address TB-HIV, MDR-TB and otherchallenges, by scaling up TB-HIV jointactivities, DOTS Plus, and other relevantapproaches.

3. Contribute to health system strengthening,by collaborating with other health programmesand general services

4. Involve all health care providers, public,nongovernmental and private, by scaling upapproaches based on a public-private mix(PPM), to ensure adherence to theInternational Standards of TB care.

5. Engage people with TB, and affectedcommunities to demand, and contribute toeffective care. This will involve scaling-upof community TB care; creating demandthrough context-specific advocacy,communication and social mobilization.

6. Enable and promote research for thedevelopment of new drugs, diagnostic andvaccines. Operational Research will also be

needed to improve programme performance

The Revised National TB Control Programmenow aims to widen the scope for providingstandardized, good quality treatment anddiagnostic services to all TB patients in apatient-friendly environment, in which ever healthcare facility they seek treatment from.Recognizing the need to reach to every TBpatient in the country, the programme has madespecial provisions to reach marginalized sectionsof the society, including creating demand forservices through specific advocacy,communication and social mobilization activities

World TB day 2008 - 'I Am Stopping TB'

WHO is working to dramatically reduce theburden of TB, and halve TB deaths andprevalence by 2015, through its Stop TBStrategy and supporting the Global Plan to StopTB

The slogan for World TB day (March 24th)is 'I Am Stopping TB' .It is the start of a two-year campaign that belongs to people everywherewho are doing their part to Stop TB.

This year's World TB Day is about celebratingthe lives and stories of people affected by TB:women, men and children who have taken TBtreatment; nurses; doctors; researchers;community workers--anyone who has contributedtowards the global fight against TB.

TBC India, http://www.tbcindia.org/RNTCP.asp

http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2008/

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CONGRATULATIONS

● IPP IMAMS Dr. Vijay Panjabi & Editor MAHIMA Dr. Hozie Kapadia havebeen appointed as members of All India Advisory Committee ofJournal of Indian Medical Association (JIMA).

● IMAMS AMS Chairman Dr. T. C. Rathod has been elected as Presidentof Akhil Bharatiya Banjara Samaj Sewa Sangh, Maharashtra Unit.


DON'T TAKE YOUR KIDNEYS FOR GRANTED !

PREVENTION OF CHRONIC,N O N - C O M M U N I C A B L EDISEASES

Chronic, non-communicablediseases (par ticularlycardiovascular disease,hypertension, diabetes mellitus andchronic kidney disease) have nowreplaced the communicable diseases as theleading threat to public health and healthbudgets worldwide.

Deaths claimed by infectious diseases willdecline by 3% over the next decade. In markedcontrast, chronic diseases - that already accountfor 72% of the total global burden of diseasein people over 30 - will increase by 17%. Muchof this in developing countries.

The cost of treating these chronic diseases,already 80% of many health care budgets,represents a leading threat to public health andhealthcare resources worldwide.

The only feasible global response to thispending health and socio-economic crisis ischronic disease prevention.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE● The kidney, too often overlooked as

part of global public health efforts, has nowemerged as central to prevention efforts.

● The cost of renal replacement therapy(RRT) for total kidney failure weighs heavy onmany health care budgets. Over 1.5 millionindividuals around the world receive dialysis orhave had a kidney transplant.

● Even more importantly, kidney diseaseis a "disease multiplier". It causes death inmany people with diabetes and hypertensionand predicts the development of a cardiovascularevent.

PATIENTS AT RISK FOR KIDNEY DISEASE● H/o Diabetes

● H/o High blood pressure or heart disease

● Family history of chronic kidney disease

● 60 years of age or older

SCREENING FOR KIDNEYDISEASE

● BP measurement● Blood sugar checks● important to carry out

simple urine protein ormicroalbumin level and blood serumcreatinine tests in patients at risk.

● It would be useful to test patients' urineand serum Creatinine as an automatic healthverification reflex (as with testing blood pressure).

If detected early CKD can be treated,thereby reducing other complications.

Abnormalities in kidney function oftenrepresent an early window into the state of thegeneral vascular system. This window facilitatesearly disease detection before patients developmore devastating problems such as a stroke,peripheral vascular disease, coronary heartdisease and kidney failure.

This new information now demands thatkidney assumes a central role in global healthand prevention efforts, because increasedawareness of kidney disease has the immediatepotential to dramatically reduce the growingburden of deaths and disability from chroniccardiovascular disease worldwide.

Promoting early detection and prevention ofCKD will be an important step towards achievingthe World Health Organization (WHO)recommended goal of reducing death ratesrelated to chronic disease in the world by 2%per year over the next decade.WORLD KIDNEY DAY

World Kidney Day is a joint initiative of theInternational Society of Nephrology (ISN) andthe International Federation of KidneyFoundations (IFKF).It was launched for the firsttime in 2006 This year World Kidney Day ison 13th March 2008. The day serves to raiseawareness regarding prevention of kidneydisease.

http://www.worldkidneyday.org/pages/why.php#top

http://www.worldkidneyday.org/pages/why.php


February 4, 2008

To,

Dr Suhas PingleHon State Secretary IMA MSMumbai

Dear Sir,

As promised by our branch secretary Dr Mrs. Warsha Dhawale to Dr Vijay Punjabi IPP IMAMS, we are herewith sending contribution towards building fund of IMA MS (apprx. Rs 100/- per member)

We hosted MASTACON 2007 at Nagpur along with IMACON 2007 and helped the State IMAin emergent situation. Our branch members carry the sentiments of helping state and nationalIMA in all the respect including the finances. If we are able to propagate similar sentimentsin other local branches also, IMA will become stronger and stronger. For this we must beable to impress on the members that various problems faced by our members are to be dealtat different levels. The local branches can manage the local problems but state and nationallevel issues need to be tackled at that level only. To carry out all such activities we needfunds so it is the duty of all the members and local branch office bearers to share their profitwith state and national bodies.

We take this opportunity again to remind the need of developing a regular revenue model tocollect satisfactory amount of money at state and national level. A regular contribution asmaintenance fees from each member and every local branch is the need of hour. We requestall the members to understand the importance of such contribution and see the IMA's improvement.We have to generate IMA spirit and passion in individual members and leaders also. We arefortunate to generate such spirit in our branch in most of the members.

In this context, I want to emphasize the importance of meeting of local branch President andSecretaries of Maharashtra State every year. This will keep the local branches well informedand make them aware of the activities of our State Branch and HQ which will generate interestin them. And they would also understand their responsibilities at State and National level. Alllocal branches should follow the working year as has been followed by state and national level(January to December). For financial purpose they may keep the financial year from April toMarch. Regional meetings can be arranged to cut down the expenses on traveling. This needsto be worked out.

With this spirit only, we are sending herewith a Cheque of Rs 200000/- (Two Lacs only) no.852680dated 01/02/2008 as our branch contribution towards proposed IMA MS building at Mumbai.

JAI HIND! JAI IMA!!Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,

Dr Milind Naik Dr Ashok Adhao Dr Krishna ParateOrg. Chairman Org. Secretary Treasurer

Copy to: Dr D K Shirole, President, IMA MSDr Melmane, Treasurer, IMA MS

DONATION FROM IMA NAGPUR BRANCH TOIMA MS BRANCH FOR BUILDING FUND


February 4, 2008To,Dr S. N MishraHon Secretary GeneralIMA HQs., New DelhiDear Sir,We are happy that IMACON 2007 at Nagpur was a grand success. Delegates from all overthe country conveyed their happiness and congratulated IMACON 2007 Organizing committee.We are sending our branch contribution for hosting the National Conference IMACON 2007, atNagpur. We are sending Rs. 50,000/ extra just to share the profit of holding the NationalConference. We have sent Rs. 2 lacs to IMA Maharashtra State in the same spirit.We have been working as a team at local, state and national level since the past many years.We take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of better communication amongst localbranches, state branch and national HQ. National leaders need to inculcate IMA spirit andpassion in individual members and leaders as well. National leaders should take the initiativeand ensure the members that various problems faced by medical fraternity are to be dealt atdifferent levels. Local branches can manage the local problems but state and national levelissues need to be tackled at their levels only. To carry out all such activities funds are needed,so it is a moral duty of all the members, local branches to share their profit with state andnational bodies. We are fortunate to generate such spirit in most of the leaders and members.of our branchIn this spirit we are enclosing herewith a cheque of Rs 85000/- (Rupees eighty five thousandonly) no. 852679 dated 1/02/2008 (Rs 15000/- already paid plus Rs.35000/- remaining contributionplus Rs 50,000/- as share from profit)JAI HIND! JAI IMA!!Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,Dr Milind Naik Dr Ashok Adhao Dr Krishna ParateOrg. Chairman Org. Secretary Treasurer

DONATION FROM IMA NAGPUR BRANCH TO IMA HQRs

TO CONSIDER VENUE OF THE NEXT IMAMS CONFERENCE 2008.

Dr. Suhas Pingle informed the house thatthere were two invitations from the Aurangabad& Kolhapur Branch. The house approved theAurangabad Branch.

ANY OTHER MATTER WITH THEPERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.

Dr. Ram Arankar proposed the scheme forour members with the LIC. He also requestedthe House to pass 2 Resolutions

(1) Sending the request to Govt. ofMaharashtra to pass a legislation regarding

the attack on doctors as Govt. ofAndhrapradesh.

(2) To congratulate Dr. Ashok Adhao for hiselection as National President Elect.

AGENDA 16. VOTE OF THANKS.Dr. Suhas Pingle thanked the Nagpur Branch,

Office Bearers and Staff Members for theexcellent arrangement and Co-operation givento the State Office. He also thanked Dr. VijayPanjabi for his successful Presidentship.

DR. SUNITA KSHIRSAGARIMM. Past President,IMA Mumbai Branch

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IMA MS -SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMEHON. SECRETARY'S REPORT

Dear colleagues,

● Please note the change of address &phone no.

● Please note the amounts to be paid fornew applications:

Up to 35 years complete Rs. 2200.00

Above 35 yrs to Rs. 2700.0050 yrs complete



● With the duly filled in form & DD, attachXerox copy of age proof & IMA LifeMembership certificate/ JIMA Wrapper.Only IMA Life member can join thescheme.

● Our total membership strength is 4675.(Less 98 deaths & 235 deleted) = 4342

● From 1st April 2007, 13 members expired& their Nominees have been promptlypaid the death benefits. We are payingRs. 2,76,730/- for the death after 1st April2007.

● FFC 2008 :- Members up to 4254 & alsoNo. 4269 & 4272 will receive the noticesof FFC 2008 by 15th April 2008.Membership no.4255 onward (except No.4269 & 4272) will not have to pay FFC.

● Please note the change in dates forFFC payments.

● FFC without any Upto 31st Maylate fee

● FFC + RS. 100/- From 1st JuneLate Fee To 31st July.

● FFC + RS. 300/- From 1st Aug.Late Fee To 30th Sep

● Non payment on 1ST October will leadto deletion of membership.

● If you do not receive notice up to 10thmay, please contact the office.

● Please forward allFFC at new address.Preferably use theself addressedenvelop. attachedwith the FFC notice.)

● Members are requested to intimate anychange of address/ phone no./mobile no./email address/ nominees' name.

● Request to all Local Branch Secretaries:

1. To print the report in their branchnews letters/ notices & inform to allmembers.

2. Enroll 100% members of your branchfor IMA MS Social Security Scheme.Contact office for any information& application forms.

Managing Committee members ofIMA MS SSS: Chairman :

Dr. Ashokrao Brahmankar (Bhandara)9422130174

: Imm. Past Chairman :Dr. Ram Arankar (Indapur)

9850262571

: Hon. Secretary :Dr. Shrikant H. Kothari (Mumbai)

9821012970

: Hon. Treasurer :Dr. Shailendra C. Mehtalia (Mumbai)

9820377174

: Members :Dr. Sham Damle (Pune) 9520-24458623Dr. Dilip Sarda (Pune) 9823041533Dr. Prashant Nikhade (Nagpur) 9822221938Dr. Arun Bhagwat (Akola) 9372503887Dr. Rajgopal Kalani (Parbhani) 9422176227Dr. A.J. Talathi (Pen) 952143-252261Dr. M.S. Patwardhan (Miraj) 9423036173Dr. Dilip Gokhale (Nashik) 9823015831

Dr. Shrikant H. Kothari,Hon. Secretary, IMA MS Social Security Scheme


IMA MAHARASHTRA STATE NEWS

IMACON - 2007 / MASTACON - 2007● IMACON-2007, 82nd Annual National

Conference of Indian MedicalAssociation was held from 27th to29th Dec.

● Nearly 1500 delegates from all cornersof the country participated in the event.The conference of this stature andmagnitude was held after 12 years. Onthe back drop of several burning issuesplaguing the medial community, theconference succeeded in giving definitedirection to its fellow members on severalissues. Prominent amount them are

● Launch of "Save the Girl Child" projectfor the country.

● Assurance from Maharashtra Govt. toprotect the doctors and make theoffence as non-bailable for the personsattacking the doctors, hospitals undersome or other pretext.

● Merging of Local, State and NationalConferences saving time, energy andmoney.

● Installation of Dr. Devendra K. Shiroleas President of IMA Maharashtra State.

● Very rich trade exhibition highlighting thepharmaceuticals and other medicaldivisions of the latest products.

● Getting the coveted post of PresidentElect for Nagpur for Dr. Ashok Adhao.

● The release of book on Radiodiagnosiscertificate course for A.K.N. Sinha fromNagpur prepared by Dr. Kishor Taori.

● Launching of novel ProfessionalProtection Scheme run by IMA,Maharashtra exclusively for the members.

● Smooth elections for various organizationposts in IMA, Maharashtra.

● Installation of new National PresidentDr. M. Abbas from Orrisa.

● Record National awards (10) for membersof Nagpur, IMA.

LOCAL BRANCH NEWSIMA AHMEDPUR (DIST LATUR) BRANCH:● 20/1/08 - CME on dyspnoea by

Dr. Santosh KavthaleIMA AMRAVATI BRANCH● CME, guest lectures & seminars regularly

held. Weekly clinical meeting held onTuesdays wherein the members sharetheir clinical experience through casepresentations & discussions.

● Annual day was celebrated in the formof conference with free diagnostic campsof various specialties and a grand culturalprogramme of two days duration givinga platform to the hidden talents ofmembers.

● Emphasis is being given on educatingpeople at large about the various aspectsof medicine & ethical practice throughvarious articles in the news paper."

IMA ARVI BRANCH● 1/12/07 - AIDS day and week observed

Dr. Pawade, Dr. Lotkar & SDOMr. Dhiraj Kumar were the speakers

● 3/2/08 - Community service : Examinationof pregnant ladies at village Bedhona.35 Pregnant ladies were examined, theirHb%, Blood Group tested, proper advicegiven, haematinics & Calcium distributed.

IMA BRAHMAPURI (DIST CHANDRAPUR)BRANCH● 10/11/07 - CME - COPD (Dr. P. N. Patil)● 2/12/07 - Medical camp , Annual functionIMA CHEMBUR BRANCH● Donation of medicines to destitute children

of Bal Kalyan Kendra, Mankhurd● 25/11/07 - Neuropsychiatry update at

Hotel Oasis, Deonar. Topics: Not everything that shakes is epilepsy (Dr. K. N.Shah), Tension teens and strategies forthe 21st century (Dr. Harish Shetty),Managing anxiety (Dr. Ashith Sheth)

● 16/12/07 - Eye check up program foreconomically backward senior citizens at


Sai-Baba mandir premises, 12th road,Chembur

● 23/12/07 - Christmas party at Golf Club,Chembur

● 20/1/08 - Evening meeting on "Newertechniques in Fertility and Stem cellTherapy at Acres club, Chembur. Topics- "Male fertility (Dr Ajit Vaze), Newertechniques in Assisted Reproductivetherapies (Dr Hrishikesh Pai), Stem Celltherapy (Dr. Alok Sharma)

IMA CHIPLUN BRANCH● 27/10/07 - CME on forensic medicine

topics by Dr Wabale, Professor in forensicmedicine Sassoon hospital Pune.

● 23/11/07 - Occupational health disordersand role of doctors by Dr Shanbhag &Dr Pingle.

● 20/12/07 - Pension plans for doctors bySBI team

● 23/01/08 - Maternal & child health lectureby Dr Snehal Deshmukh, Gynaecologist& Obstetrician at Awashi a nearby village,nearly 200 women attended the lecture.

IMA DHULE BRANCH● A serious view was taken of the incident

of manhandling of the Dean of the Govt.Medical college, Dhule . At an emergencyGBM on 26/1/08, resolution was passedto observe a 'bandh' in all hospitals on28/1/08. IMA Dhule intends submitting amemorandum asking for a legislation forprotection for doctors on the lines of thatrecently passed by Andhra Pradeshgovernment

IMA JALGAON BRANCH● CME - Recent advances in spine surgery

(Dr. Praveen Sharma), Ca Breast (Dr.Sanjay Ahire)

● Your fitness and disaster management(Dr. Ali Irani)

● Prevention of coronary artery disease(Dr. J. Hiremath)

IMA KALYAN BRANCH● 1/12/07 - Exhibition on HIV, Preconference

workshop - Issues in lifestyle diseases

● 2/12/07 - 16th Annual CME , theme- 'Zealto heal, I can and will', 900 delegatesattended.

IMA KARJAT BRANCH● 16/12/ 07- 9th Annual CME at Yashda

Hall, Karjat-Kadav Road, Karjat onSunday.Attended by nearly one hundredand thirty delegates, which includeddoctors from Khopoli, Panvel, Tala &Ulhasnagar besides Karjat and Neral. Thespeakers were Dr Ajit Phadke, (ChiefGuest - Case based scenarios in Cancerof prostate), Dr Gune (Radiology andGeneral Practitioners), Dr Darawda(Dentistry for General Practitioners), DrSharma (Diabetes Mellitus), Dr SharadAgarkhedkar (Pediatric Asthma), DrSudhir Kothari (Pitfalls in diagnosis inNeurology and giddiness), Dr M M Jain(Use of NSAIDs), Dr UpendraKinjawdekar (Use and selection ofantibiotics)

IMA MIRAJ BRANCH● 7/12/07 - Dhanvantari lecture series - 5

public awareness lectures● Ladies doctor'swing of IMA Miraj branch

launchedIMA MUMBAI BRANCH● 25//11/07 - CME on chronic kidney

disease at S P. Jain Auditorium Speakers:Dr. Ashok Kirpalani, Dr. Mukesh Shetty,Dr. Bhavesh Vora, Dr. Jatin KothariDr. Kamini Mehta and Dr. Shreerang Bichu

● 15 & 16 /12/07/- 37th annual conferenceat Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi,about 500 delegates attended, 43Exhibition Stalls, 34 Scientific sessions,Attractive early bird and regular gifts.

● 23/12/07 - CME on paediatric emergeciesat S.P. Jain Auditorium, Bombay Hospital.(Speakers: Dr. Namrata Shah, Dr. SameerShah, Dr. Rahul Verma, Dr. BharatDalvi) Dr. B. K. Goyal spoke on "RareComplex Angioplasties"

● 13/1/08 - Multi speciality medical camporganized at Sathe Pada, near Wada


(Thane District) for tribal people of thatarea.

● 16/1/08 - Festive cricket match betweentwo teams at IMA House.

● 20/1/08 - Public awareness camp onHIV/AIDs held for students of NationalSocial Service at Kalyan, Villagewadi.

● 26/1/08 - Republic day - National Flagwas unfurled by President Dr. AnilPachnekar at IMA House.

● 10/2/08 - BIMA elocution competition &DR. J.J. Merchant oration by Dr. RameshC. Shah

IMA MUMBAI WEST BRANCH● 4/11/07 - Medical camp at Golibar area● 14/11/07 - World COPD day - Speakers

Drs. Parag Mehta, Salil BendreMs. Q Fernandes

● GP Forum programme held every Tuesday.The focus was on neurology, pulmonologyduring November- January

● Weekly scientific programme held onThursdays - diabetes, gastroenterologytopics discussed in November- January

● 18/11/07 - Monthly scientific programme- Paediatric update by Dr. RashidMerchant

● 1/12/07 Awareness programme on HIVmanagement

● 9/12/07 - 'RHEUMATOCON' organized byIMAAMS chapter. Various topics inrheumatology discussed.

● 19/12/07 - Hypertension and diabetesdetection camp at Rangunwala Communitycentre, Meghwadi, Jogeshwari.

● 6/1/08 - "IMACON - 2008" Annual scientificconference at Bhaidas Auditorium, VileParle-West, Mumbai

● 21/1/08 - lecture on "awareness of HIV/AIDS" at Ismail Yusuf College, Jogeshwarifor XI standard students

IMA NAGPUR BRANCH● 6th Jan. 2008 - Hasya-aur-Vyanga ka tadka● IMA, Nagpur, organized a "Hasya Kavi

Sammelan", as a part of Diamond JubileeCelebration.

● 13th Jan. 2008 - Yaden Kishore IndianMedical Association, Nagpur, celebrated"Yaden Kishore", a musical programmeof old and new songs of Kishore Kumaras a part of Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

● 20th Jan. 2008 - "Inter Collegiate DebateCompetition"IMA, Nagpur ( in collaboration with LICof India, Nagpur Zone) organized anInter Medical Collegiate DebateCompetition ( for under graduate studentsof Medical Colleges) recently.The topic of the Debate was "THE ONLYCAUSE OF FEMALE FOETICIDE INOUR SOCIETY IS THE GREED OF THEDOCTORS".The team prize was won by Govt.Medical College, Nagpur, comprising ofKu. Ashima Saxena & Ku. Ankita Grover.Runner up team prize went to JNMC,Wardha, comprising of Mr. Aproov Jainand Ku. Anubha Bang.Individual prize was won by Ku. VrushaliJoshi, (first) of Ravi Nair Inst. ofPhysiotherapy and Ku. Anubha Bang(second) of JNMC, Wardha.Consolation prizes were bagged by Ku.Nisha Madrani, of Nagpur College ofHomoeopathy and Mr. Abhay PratapSingh of Indira Gandhi Medical College,Nagpur.

● 26th Jan. 2008 - Republic Day On theeve of Republic Day Flag Hoisting wasdone by the IMA Office Bearers, underthe able guidance of Dr. S. K. Mukerjee

IMA NANDED BRANCH● 29& 30/11/07- Conference- Marphycon

2007● Diabetes detection camp● 20/1/08 - Singing competition for doctorsIMA NEBS BRANCH● 2/12/07 & 16/12/07 - Prestigious CME

Series 2007 held at Godrej MemorialHospital, Vikroli(E), Mumbai. The speakersincluded - Dr. J. K. Maniar, Dr. NinaMadnani, Dr. Rohit Agrawal, Dr. Padma


Menon, Dr. Naresh Karani, an●

9/12/07 Seminar on 'Drugs and kidney'(case discussion) by Dr. Bhavesh Voraat Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar (W).

● 6/1/08 Seminar on 'Health Through Breath'by Dr. V. Kochupillai at Godrej MemorialHospital, Vikroli (E).

IMA PUNE BRANCH● 2& 3/12/07 - 4 preconference CMEs,

followed by MEGA GPCON 2007, 2 dayconference attended by about 600delegates

● 23/12/07-Trek to fort Jivdhan and Naneghat● 30/12/07 - CME on interventional radiology● 11/1/08 - Vastushanti pooja of new IMA

building● 13/1/08 - 'New income tax regulations for

doctors' talk by Mr. S. K. Mishra, ITCommissioner, Pune circle

● 20/1/08 - Refresher course ingastroenterology

● 26/1/08 - Flag hoistingIMA RATNAGIRI BRANCH● 12/10/07 - Meeting to discuss Bio-medical

waste disposal and a proposal by MBHM● 24/11/07 - Chronic Liver diseases in day

to day practice - Dr. VivekanandKulkarni, Kolhapur.

● 9/12/2007-IMA family picnic to Ganeshgule● 24/12/07 - Emergency meeting was held

to discuss medical negligence and assaulton doctors at General Hospital, Ratnagiri.Protest letter was published in local 3newspapers on 27/12/07

● 30/12/07 - A program of Marathi poemsand songs 'Kutumb Ranglay Kavyat' byVisubhau Bapat, Pune

● 20/1/08 - Annual gathering and Varietyentertainment programs performed byIMA members and their families at RanjanMandir, Shirke High school.

IMA SHRIRAMPUR (DIST. AHMEDNAGAR)BRANCH● 7-11-07 - Dhanwantari poojan by all the

doctors and their families at Dr. Bhattad'shospital.

● 30-11-07 - Male infertility - Dr. AjitDeshpande; Modern Medicine andAyurved - Dr. Milind Patil.

● 2/12/07. Badminton tournament for IMAmembers and family members

● 16-12-07 - Participation at State IMAswimming competition at Solapur. Seniormember Dr. Madan Somani won 10 prizes.

● 30-12-07 - Scope of Neurosurgery atDist. level by Dr. Prasanna, Ahmednagar.

● 19-1-08 - PUO - Dr. Suresh Shinde,Pune; Hypertension- new concepts -Dr. Rituprna Shinde, Pune

IMA TALEGAON DABHADE BRANCH

● 4/11/07 - Dr. Mubarak Khan, Secretaryof IMA Talegaon Dabhade Branch wasawarded best paper presentation Dr. A.R. Bhide memorial award" at MENTCON2007, Kolhapur in the subject of 'PrimaryCartilage Tympanoplasty'.

● 11/12/2007 - Lecture by Dr. Neeraj Adkar,Common Knee Joints and their disorders".

IMA WARDHA BRANCH. .● 14.11.07: CME- Dengue like fever and

thrombocytopenia. A press note waspublished in all local news papers tomake the community aware about denguelike illness and their complications

● A laughter show "Jawe HasanyachyaGawa" by well known artist Mr. N. Vinodfrom Mumbai.

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PUBLISHED ON 20TH JULY 2008

SECRETARIES OF ALL BRANCHES ARE

REQUESTED TO SEND

DETAILS OF BRANCH ACTIVITIES

FROM 1/2/08 TO 30/6/08

IN 10-15 LINES BEFORE 10/7/08 to

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Dr. B. K. Sharma, President IMA NagpurBranch welcomed the guests.

Hon. Secretary, IMA Maharashtra State, Dr.Suhas Pingle requested the President IMAMaharashtra State Dr. Vijay Panjabi to welcomethe members. Dr. Vijay Panjabi thanked andcongratulated IMA Nagpur Branch for arranging3 Conferences namely State, National andLocal, together and appreciated the hospitalityshown by them.

Dr. Vijay Panjabi in his welcome addressannounced that due to the time constraint, boththe State Executive and State Council meetingsshould be concluded by 5 O'clock to facilitatethe installation programme at 6 O'clock wherethe dignitaries like Dr. R. S. Gawai, Governorof Bihar would be the Chief Guest. He alsoinformed the house that there is a stay for theinstallation of the President Elect Dr. D. K.Shirole by a court order, hence there will beno discussion as the matter is subjudice.

Condolence 2 minutes silence was observedto pay respect to the departed souls.CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF 2ND

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELDON 29TH JULY 2007 AT MALEGAON:

The minutes were read and confirmedunanimously.BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES:

Hon. State Secretary Dr. Suhas Pingleinformed the house regarding the progress ofRNTCP Programme and requested Dr. D. K.Shirole who is the co-ordinator for MaharashtraState to give detailed report. Dr. Shirole informedthe house about the RNTCP Workshop held bythe Headquarters in the month of October andalso regarding the appointment of WHOConsultant and the IMA Consultants. He gavethe details of forthcoming programmes to beheld at various branches for implementing ofDOTS programme by public private participation.

Hon. State Secretary Dr. Suhas Pingle alsoinformed the house regarding the confirmationof premises offered by MWS Branch. He alsoinformed the house that IMA MS will pay arent of Rs. 15,000/- per month for the 600 sq.ft. area offered to them. House granted the

REPORT OF 3RD STATE EXECUTIVE MEETING FORTHE YEAR 2006-2007 OF IMA MAHARASHTRA STATE

HELD ON 26TH DECEMBER 2007 AT NAGPURpermission and authorized the office bearers tocomplete the formalities of acquiring thepremises. Dr. Suhas Pingle informed the housethat IMA MS office will be shifted to the newpremises by middle of February 2008. Dr.Suhas Pingle congratulated Dr. Hozie Kapadiafor publishing MAHIMA which is excellent ontime and distributing to the members.

Dr. Vijay Panjabi announced the results ofthe election of the President and 3 Vice-President of IMA MS for the year 2007-2008.He Congratulated all the winning candidatesnamely Dr. D. K. Shirole as President, Dr. NandaShimpi as Sr. Vice-President, Dr. Vijay Ghate& Dr. B.M. Inamdar other Vice-Presidents andwished them a successful year ahead.

Election of 3 members on Board of IMAAMS Chapter and IMA MS CGP Faculty foryear 2007-2008 1. Dr. Subhash Shah 2. Dr.Mangala Gomare 3. Dr. Vivek Billampally wereelected unanimously and results was declaredby the President:

As the Agenda No. 7 to Agenda No. 16 weresimilar to the Agenda in 47th Annual StateCouncil of Maharashtra State Meeting theywere shifted to the state council meeting fordiscussion.

Dr. Vijay Panjabi informed the house that theMaharashtra State Branch Awards have beenprinted in the Annual Report and they were noneed to repeat them here.ANY OTHER MATTER:

Dr. Sanjeev Sharangpani suggested thatthere should be separate regional workshops forthe important issues like Biomedical waste,Nursing Home Registration, Accreditation, Bogusdoctors etc.

Dr. S. G. Shanbhag asked about the Proposed,Registration & Accreditation of ClinicalEstablishment Act which is to be tabled inparliament, Dr. Suhas Pingle assured him thatthe matter is being looked into after consultationwith IMA Headquarters.

DR. SUNITA KSHIRSAGARIMM. Past President, IMA Mumbai Branch

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Dr. Vijay C. Panjabi, President IMA MS wasin the chair. Dr. Vijay Panjabi requested thehouse to consider the item of election on theagenda to be taken before the rest of the itemwhich the house agreed. Dr. Vijay Panjabiinvited the member of Election Commission,Dr. Jayant Navrange to start the electionprocedure which was done as per theconstitution.CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THEORDINARY STATE COUNCIL MEETING HELDAT THANE ON 24TH NOVEMBER, 2006.

Dr. Shenoy requested Dr. Suhas Pingle toinclude his name in the attendance sheet.Proposed by Dr. Hozie Kapadia seconded byDr. Dilip SardaDECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THEPRESIDENT AND THREE VICE- PRESIDENTSOF IMA MS BRANCH FOR THE YEAR 2007-08.

President Dr. Vijay Panjabi declared theresults as follows:

1. President - Dr. Devendra Shirole2. Sr. Vice- President - Dr. Nanda Shimpi3. Vice-President - Dr. Vijay Ghate4. Vice - President - Dr. Balkrishna InamdarDr. Vijay C. Panjabi further informed the

house about the legal expenses which will beincurred by the IMA Maharashtra State as weare made party to the court case filed in thecourt of law regarding the stay on the installationprocess of the President.

Dr. Suhas Pingle requested the house tosanction these expenses and authorize theoffice bearers to deal with the matter in asuitable manner. The house granted thepermission for the same.

At this point of time Dr. Vijay Panjabiinformed the house about the fax receivedfrom our advocate that the stay granted forinjunction for the installation process hasbeen vacated. House applauded the news.TO DISCUSS & DECIDE ABOUT THEPROPOSED PROFESSIONAL PROTECTIONSCHEME OF IMA MS. (PROPOSAL, DRAFT

REPORT OF 47th STATE COUNCIL MEETING FORTHE YEAR 2006-2007 OF IMA MAHARASHTRA STATE

HELD ON 26TH DECEMBER 2007 AT NAGPURRULE/CONSTITUTION ENCLOSED).

Dr. Krishna Parate presented the details ofProfessional Protection Scheme. The houseapproved the same. At this juncture Dr. VijayPanjabi invited Dr. Mani from Kerala to givefurther detail about the National ProfessionalProtection Scheme.ADOPTION OF AUDITED STATEMENT OFACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2006-07.

Various queries were put forward by Dr.Vasant Shenoy, Dr. S. G. Shanbhag, Dr. Talathiwere answered satisfactorily and accounts werepassed unanimously.ELECTION

Dr. Jayant Navrange announced the electionprocess for the information of the house. Afterthe withdrawal time was over Dr. Jayant Navrangegave the details of list of eligible candidatesfor different posts. The adjourned meeting wascalled to order at 12 noon on 27th December,2007 by Dr. Vijay Panjabi. Dr. Navrange handedover the results to the President.

The list of elected members is publishedelse where in MAHIMAAMENDMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION :RECEIVED FROM: (I). DR. DILIP SARDA &DR. SHAM DAMLE (COPY OF AMENDMENTATTACHED) -2

The amendments was explained. After fruitfuldiscussion by various members the amendmentwas not passed.REPORT OF DIFFERENT SUB COMMITTEES:

Dr. Sunita Kshirsagar, Chairman, MedicalEducation Sub Committee informed the houseabout the meeting with Principle Secretary Mr.Amitabh Chandra at Mantralaya on 5-12-2007.She informed the house that Secretary assuredthem that they will try to make one commonentrance exam for Private as well as Governmentmedical colleges. He also gave assurance thatthe fee structure and the admission processin private medical colleges will be regulated.

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