Burjeel Hospital named International Specialist Patient Hospital of the Year'

May 30, 2016

Dubai, May 30: Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, UAE's premier private healthcare facility and a leading centre for orthopedic, spine and joint care in the region, was awarded the title of International Specialist Patient Hospital of the Year' by UK-based medical publication, The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) at its annual awards, which took place on 24th May, at Madrid, Spain.

The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the IMTJ Medical Travel Summit, which brings together the world's best known providers and experts in international medical care.

Dr. Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare Dubai &Northern Emirates and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgeryhas received the award from the Chairman of IMTJin the presence of the world's leading medical professionals at a high profile gala dinner hosted by IMTJon 24th May. The accolade recognized the healthcare facility's great success in attracting and serving international patients.

The hospital, which provides world-class, specialized and excellent medical treatment and services to multinational communities in the Middle East, trumped a host of other international health care organizations to win the much-deserved accolade based on the feedback from an independent panel of medical travel experts.Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery is part of VPS Healthcare, an integrated health care provider with a network of hospitals, chain of medical centers and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and pharmacies across the MENA region.

The IMTJ awards recognize the contributions made to the medical tourism industry by all the health care organizations or individuals nominated. They are open to any organization or individuals involved in medical travel and tourism in any part of the world. The awards showcased the best medical tourism destination of the year, best spa, excellence in customer service and the category that Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery was nominated among 22 categories.All the winners, including Burjeel Hospital, exemplify the way the medical tourism industry should be run – professional, offering exceptional patient care and providing the best possible medical outcomes.

Commenting on the award, Dr. Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare, Dubai and Northern Emirates, said, “We are delighted to be acknowledged as an award winner for the excellent treatment and services offered at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Dubai by IMTJ.

“In line with the vision of our managing director, Dr.ShamsheerVayalil, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery is benchmarked as the leading centre for orthopedic, spine and joint surgical treatment in the region.The hospital's focus on quality patient care has been integral to driving the UAE's reputation as a global hub for private healthcare treatment. Our ongoing and consistent focus to welcome an increasing number of overseas patients has borne rewards."

“We are very proud and honored to receive such a wonderful accolade on behalf of the hospital. This award is a true testament to the team's hard work and commitment to each patient's care, day in and day out as well as all other supporting services at the hospital,” said Dr. ShamsheerVayali, Managing Director VPS Healthcare.

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery has won several other accolades including being the world's first specialty hospital to receive an Excellence in Medical Tourism' certificate by the renowned German body Temos in 2015. The hospital was also awarded Specialty Hospital of the Year' at the 10th World Health Tourism Congress, and Arab Health – Excellence in Surgery Services 2015' at the 8th Arab Health Innovation & Achievement Awards.

The hospital's efforts at consistently improving the quality of healthcare services have also been recognized by the Joint Commission International, USA (JCI) which is acknowledged as one of the highest International standards of safety and care that can be achieved by a Hospital. JCI standards include key elements like patient rights, informed consent, pain consent and additional key standards.

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery growing status as a top medical facility for advanced orthopedic treatment is evident in the fact that in 2015 the hospital saw a 61 per cent rise in the inflow of patients from outside the country. A majority of these patients visited the hospital for its expertise in knee replacement surgery, among other treatments,” said Dr.SamihTarabichi, Director General, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery.

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Over 20 flights delayed, many diverted as heavy rains cripple Karnataka’s capital

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October 22,2024

Bengaluru, Oct 22: Torrential rains wreaked havoc in Karnataka’s capital on Monday night, leading to significant flight disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). According to airport authorities, over 20 flights were delayed due to the downpour, as reported by ANI.

Among the diversions were an Air India flight from Delhi and three IndiGo flights from Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh, all rerouted to Chennai. A Thai Lion Air flight from Thailand also had to be diverted to Chennai amid the heavy rainfall.

After western Bengaluru bore the brunt of Sunday’s rains, it was the northern, southeastern, and eastern parts of the city that were pounded by intense thundershowers on Monday. Rainfall across the city varied from light to very heavy, leaving many areas waterlogged.

By 11 PM, Sahakaranagar and Yelahanka in northern Bengaluru had received 154.4 mm and 110 mm of rainfall, respectively, according to data from Weather Union, a platform for crowd-sourced weather information. Other areas that saw heavy downpours included Devanahalli and Koramangala (88.2 mm each), HSR Layout (81.6 mm), and BEL Road (70.4 mm).

While RR Nagar, the most affected neighborhood on Sunday, saw a significant drop with only 19.4 mm of rainfall on Monday evening, other areas faced relentless showers. HAL airport recorded 42.3 mm of rain until 8:30 PM, with a monthly total of 228.5 mm, far exceeding the normal average of 177.3 mm.

Kempegowda International Airport recorded 105 mm of rainfall, while GKVK saw 21.2 mm as rains intensified late into the night, leaving northern and eastern Bengaluru grappling with the aftermath.

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BJP created Waqf row with eye on polls, says Karnataka CM as Sangh Parivar demands Zameer Ahmed’s resignation

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October 31,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that BJP was raking up the "Waqf issue" with an eye on the upcoming assembly by-polls in the state and elections in neighboring Maharashtra.

Following allegations by a section of farmers in certain parts of the state that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, he reiterated that none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.

"BJP is doing politics. Notices were issued during their (BJP) tenure too, what do they have to say about it? During BJP's tenure over 200 notices were given. One should not practice such dual politics," Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters here, the CM said, "I have already said that the notices will be withdrawn, where is the issue? In case the notices are issued they will be withdrawn and no one will be evicted, where is the issue?" "Whichever district it is...They (BJP) had also given notices in several districts. Why did they give? Why are they doing such politics? In case notices were served by our government, they will be withdrawn and no farmers will not be evicted....the protest they have planned on November 4 is for politics keeping in mind by-polls in three segments and Maharashtra elections," he added.

A section of farmers from Vijayapura district have alleged that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, and similar allegations have surfaced from a few other places.

The BJP is planning a statewide agitation on November 4, demanding the resignation of Minority Welfare and Waqf Minister B Z Zameer Ahamed Khan, and against the Congress government over the issue.

Accusing the BJP of only doing politics and and not speaking the truth, Siddaramaiah said, "they only speak lies, they make issue out of non issue. Is there any issue in MUDA (site allotment case, in which he is accused and facing probe)? They wanted to make a non issue, an issue." Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur Assembly segments will go for by-polls on November 13.

The CM said he will go for campaigning in three assembly segments that will go for bypolls, from November 4 to 11.

He expressed confidence about Congress winning all the three segments.

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