Muralee Thummarukudy, a veteran in disaster management who has worked with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to attend Dhanam Healthcare Summit, one of the largest healthcare summits in Kerala tomorrow.
The Summit will take place at Le Meridien Convention Centre from 9:30 AM onwards and is expected to bring together key figures from the healthcare and disaster management sectors.
Thummarukudy has been a major presence in some of the world’s major disaster response efforts, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Myanmar’s Cyclone Nargis (2008), the Wenchuan earthquake in China (2008), the Haiti earthquake (2010), the Tohoku tsunami in Japan (2011), and the Thailand floods (2011).
His experiences also extend to post-war rehabilitation in places such as Rwanda, Iraq, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, and Sudan. Attendees might hear firsthand accounts of these events and the challenges faced in disaster recovery.
The inaugural session will see A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish, Principal Secretary of the Industries Department, as the chief guest. The conference’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr Sunil K. Mathai, a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist from Medical Trust Hospital.
Other speakers lined up for the day include:
Kunal Hans, vice-president (Finance & Accounts), Meitra Hospital
Dr Jacob Abraham, president, IMA Kochi
B.G. Menon, managing director, Acme Consulting (a healthcare consulting firm)
While the exact focus of discussions remains to be seen, there might be insights into healthcare infrastructure, policies, and industry trends.
Later in the evening, the awards ceremony will start at 6:50 PM. Dr Giridhar Gyani, Director General of the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and a board member of NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), will be the chief guest. The awards segment may recognise achievements in the healthcare sector, though the categories and winners have not been disclosed yet.
With a lineup of industry professionals and experts, the summit might offer some interesting takeaways for those involved in healthcare, policy, and disaster response. For those attending, it could be a day of discussions, insights, and networking in Kochi’s healthcare scene.