13-07-2025
ICBF hosts 52nd free medical camp for expatriate workers
Tribune News Network
Doha
In a significant display of community service and humanitarian commitment, the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) successfully organised its 52nd Free Medical Camp under the theme 'Healthcare with Compassion, Service with Purpose' on Friday. The event was held at Imara Healthcare in Asian Town, Industrial Area, Doha, with the aim of offering essential medical care to underprivileged expatriate workers in Qatar.
This noble initiative reaffirmed ICBF's longstanding mission to extend support to the needy sections of society by providing free medical consultations, checkups, basic diagnostics, and essential medicines. Hundreds of deserving workers from various communities benefitted from the camp, which featured expert consultations in general medicine, ENT, orthopedics, dentistry, dermatology, and more.
The event was officially inaugurated by Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India, in the presence of Eish Singhal, First Secretary, Labour & Community Welfare, who also serves as the Chief Coordinating Officer of ICBF. The event was presided over by ICBF President Shanavas Bava.
In his welcome address, Deepak Shetty, General Secretary of ICBF, highlighted the organisation's efforts in ensuring medical access for those in need. Mini Siby, ICBF Managing Committee Member and Head of the Medical Wing, delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating all partners and volunteers for making the event a success.
Adding value to the camp, Nizar Cheruvath delivered a health awareness session, which focused on preventive healthcare practices and general well-being. The camp also featured basic blood tests, BMI checks, and Basic Life Support (BLS) awareness sessions, educating the attendees on crucial first-response techniques.
Welcare Pharmacy partnered with ICBF to provide free medicines to the beneficiaries, while the camp was efficiently facilitated by IPHAQ (Indian Professionals in Healthcare Association Qatar). The synergy between medical professionals, volunteers, and support organizations made the delivery of care seamless and effective.
Key ICBF leaders including Secretary Jafar Thayyil, and Managing Committee members Mani Bharathi, Irfan Ansari, Amar Veer Singh, Shankar Goud, and Neelambari played pivotal roles in leading and organising the event.
Sumesh, CEO of Imara Healthcare, extended a warm welcome and presented a bouquet of appreciation to the guests during the inauguration.
The event witnessed strong participation from prominent community figures such as ICBF Advisory Board Chairman Prasad Garu, Program Committee Chairman Varkey Boban, ISC President EP Abdul Rahman, ICC General Secretary Abraham Joseph, ICC Advisory Board Chairman PN Baburaj, and ICBF Advisory Board Member Satheesh Vilavil. Other senior community leaders including KK Usman, Hyder Chungathara, Mohan Kumar, Joppachan, Sadiq Chennadan, and Abdul Raoof Kondotty also graced the occasion with their presence, along with representatives of various affiliated organisations.
The 52nd Free Medical Camp once again demonstrated ICBF's unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Indian diaspora and the broader expatriate workforce in Qatar. The event stood as a glowing example of how healthcare initiatives rooted in compassion and collective service can uplift lives and foster community solidarity.
