Mumbai (RBI), Oct.19: The new team of Office Bearers of Indian Doctors Forum (IDF) was elected unanimously for a term of two years, 2022- 24 at the IDF Annual General Body Meeting at hotel Regency on 7th October 2022.

The new team of Office Bearers is lead by Dr. Diwakara Chaluvaiah. The new team of Indian Doctors Forum(IDF) is President- Dr. Diwakara Chaluvaiah, Vice Presidents Dr. Sameer Humad & Dr. Ananthpriya,General Secretary Dr. Thomas Koshy George, Treasurer Dr.Sunny Joseph Varghese Joint General Secretary Dr. Ashok Deb, Joint Treasurer Dr. Jibin John, Cultural Secretary Dr. Pooja Chodankar, Joint Cultural Secretary Dr. Fabisha Nidal, Secretary Community services Dr. Syed Rahman, Joint Secretary Community Services Dr. Rayavarum Raghunandam, Membership Secretary Dr. Imtiyaz Nawaz, Joint Membership Secretary Mohammad Umar, Communication Secretary Dr. Aditiya Raina, Joint Communication Secretary Dr. Piyush Bafna.

The highlight of the function was felicitations of all out going OB members and former Presidents in a classical Indian traditional way. It was followed by a entertaining & fabulous Cultural show by the IDF members & their family. The final event was a raffle draw for members. The activities of IDF includes community services such as the Health camps, School Health programs, Community health Seminars, Annual Health Guide and other activities for community services in conjunction with other Indian Associations in Kuwait under patronage of the parent Kuwait Medical association.

IDF established in 2004, is affiliated to the Kuwait Medical Association (KMA). IDF was bestowed with the prestigious Bharatiya Pravasi Award in 2013 by the President of India, the late Mr Pranab Mukherjee. IDF has more than 500 Indian doctors members. Every year IDF conducts many free medical camps which benefits a huge section of the needy expat community. During the Covid pandemic IDF undertook free teleconsultations 24/7 & counseling, & conducted health awareness webinars for the community.