BM Bureau, Nov 12: The new IMA team was installed on Sunday. In the installation ceremony, team of the new office bearers of Indian Medical Association was installed. Noted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Anil Patil of the Lakeview Hospitals group was installed as the new president of the IMA, Dr Devegowda was installed as the secretary and Dr Ravindra Angol was sworn in as Treasurer.
A record number of 50 new members to the IMA, Belagavi branch were also inducted. Recalling the services of IMA members, their strong resolve & commitment to fight COVID-19 is highly appreciated and recognized by the community opined chief guest of the function Dr Shivakumar Kumbar, Director, IMA, CGP, State Board Karnataka.
IMA members have worked hand in hand with district administration in their fight against COVID-19.Unmindful of infection and hardships IMA Belagavi has provided yeomen services to the needy patients and was part in formulating policies & infection control measures in district hospital, he ascertained.
Director Belagavi Institute & Guest of Honour of the function Dr Vinay Dastikop appreciated all the IMA members for extending valuable medical services in fight against pandemic. “We would not have been successful in keeping the pandemic under control without the active support and guidance of IMA,” he said thanking all the IMA members for their untiring support & guidance given in establishing Flu clinic and COVID ward.
Dr Devedgouda highlighted that IMA will have closer connection with community and work towards bettering the health of the community.
He stressed that all the members are united for uplifting the health standards of the community.
Dr Anil Patil, stressed for the need to remain abreast with latest developments in medical technology & innovations. Experts from various specialties will be invited for talks/interactive session said Dr. Anil Patil.
Dr Rajashri Anagol, Dr Suchitra Latkar, Dr Swapna Mahajan, Dr Sushruth Kamoji introduced 50 new IMA members.
