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Multiple Sclerosis Society of India,
Calicut Chapter |
| Address: |
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Kerala Chapter
Near A W H Medicals,
Annie Hall Road
Calicut-673002
Kerala |
| Email ID : |
mssikerala@gmail.com |
| Help line Contact: |
Dr. A.S.Girija-Hon.Chairperson + 919847002496
Abdul Hameed- Hon.Secretary +919447638294, +91-495-2720601,
+91-495-2300284
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| The following are the names of the Office Bearers and Committee Members for the Chapter: |
| Office Bearers |
| 1) Hon. Chairperson |
Dr.A.S.Girija |
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 Profile: Former head of the department of neurology Medical College, Kozhikode and Founder Chair Person of MSSI Kerala Chapter. Presently working as theConsultant Neurologist MIMS Hospital, Calicut.
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| 2) Hon.Vice Chairperson |
Dr. Kunhahammed Kutty |
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| 3) Hon.Secretary |
Dr. Abdul Hameed.P |
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 Profile: Dr. Abdul Hameed.P is the Hon Secretary of Kerala Chapter He is a Master Degree holder in Physiotherapy (Neurological Rehabilitation).Presently working as the Lecturer in Physiotherapy RVHSS, Medical College, Calicut.He is working hard towards activating and bringing Kerala Chapter to the forefront.
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| 4) Hon.Jt.Secretary |
Ms. Linitha |
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Profile: Linitha, D/o Hassan Koya, ‘Halin’, Mandalithazham, Civil Station, Calicut 20.She is the daughter of an MS patient.
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| 5)Hon.Treasurer |
Mr.K.P. Muhammed |
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Committee Members
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| 1) Dr.Boby Varkey - |
Neurologist |
| 2) Dr.C.P.Aboobacker - |
Physiatrist |
| 3) Mr.Bimal C.N |
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| 4) Mr. Hassan |
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| Brief history |
| Date of launch: |
31st May 2000 |
| Founders : |
Dr.C.P.Aboobacker, Mrs.Sheela Chitnis. Dr.Kunhahammed Kutty, Dr.A.S Girija |
| 1st Chairperson: |
Dr.A.S Girija, Head of the department of the Neurology,Medical College, Calicut |
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| Brief History of the Kerala Chapter: |
It was launched in on 31st May 2000 in Calicut with 19 patient members. Presently the chapter has 31 patient members registered with it. This MS Chapter was started with the help of Head Office and under the guidance Mrs.Sheela Chitnis-National Secretary to support, create awareness, identify MS Persons and help them in the region of Kerala.Doctor’s Involved: Dr.A.S Girija, Neurologist.
- It began with 19 MSP’s, today the society serves a large number of Multiple Sclerosis patients .
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Activities
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| Activities of Kerala Chapter: |
- Home Physiotherapy:
- Medical Seminar
- Free Annual Medical Camp:
- Appointments with Doctors:
- MRI Concessions:
- Methylprednisolone Injections:
- Diet Workshop & Distribution of Medicines:
- Enhance Quality Of Life of MSPs:
- Other Workshops: on alternate medicine
- Recreational Programmes:
- Identification of new MSPs:at HOSPITALS
- I cards to MSPs:
- Birthday Wishes: -Gifts and Prizes:
- Counseling
- Home Visits:
- Aids and Equipments
- Public Awareness & Fundraising:
- Articles in Newspapers & Magazines & Talks to create awareness
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