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A WARM WELCOME And A HEARTY GOOD MORNING

A WARM WELCOME And A HEARTY GOOD MORNING. A glance at the activities of the SISTER DOCTORS FORUM OF INDIA since we met at sjmc. Presented By : Sr. Dr. Prema Devaraj SND, Executive Secretary , SDFI. XVth AGBM 13-15 th March’09. The Activities of SDFI.

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A WARM WELCOME And A HEARTY GOOD MORNING

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  1. A WARM WELCOME And A HEARTY GOOD MORNING

  2. A glance at the activities of the SISTER DOCTORS FORUM OF INDIA since we met at sjmc Presented By : Sr. Dr. Prema Devaraj SND, Executive Secretary , SDFI XVth AGBM 13-15th March’09

  3. The Activities of SDFI • Activities at the National Level • Activities in collaboration with other organization • Our contribution as Religious Doctors • Activities at the Regional Levels

  4. ACTIVITIES AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL Governing Board Meeting On – • 24th Feb. 2008 at St.John’s Medical college, Bangalore • 31st 2008 CHAI Office, Secunderabad • 8th Nov. 2008, Navjyoti Niketan, Patna, Bihar

  5. Major highlights of the Meeting • Action Plan for the year 2008 – 2009 at the National Level and regional levels • Registration of SDFI/ Official address and place of registration • Appointment of Coordinator • Finance • News Letter • SDFI Directory • SDFI Website • Preparation for the forth coming XV AGBM at Patna, Bihar

  6. Registration of SDFI • It was decided to register SDFI as a ‘Trust’ keeping in mind the pros and cons in consultation with lawyers and well-wishers • 4th Feb’ 2009 marks this important date of registration of SDFI with its head office in CHAI unit in Delhi • Mr. Martin Pinto has been appointed as the Auditor

  7. Continued… • We give our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Sebstian Oueseparambil for accommodating us in CHAI head office in Hyderabad until this date and for his support by giving SDFI a place now in Delhi CHAI unit.

  8. Appointment of Coordinator • For more effective dealing of the activities of the SDFI, Mrs Rabia Mathai suggested appointment of a coodinator • Sr. Susan Joseph MSW of the congregation of the sisters of Mary Mediatrix was appointed as the coordinator from 01.05.2008 • Sr. Susan was immediately given the work of bringing out SDFI Directory

  9. Status of SDFI Directory Work • Sr. Susan Joseph’s dedication and hard work resulted in collection of the Directory Data within the record time and bring the proof copy to this AGBM. • SDFI gives a wholehearted big thanks to the Board members and Fr. Mathew Abraham, Exec. Secr. Commission for Health, CBCI for the help and support given to Sr. Susan

  10. Other New Initiatives • SDFI Website & E-Forum: SDFI website has reached it’s final stage of completion. Don Bosco Institute, Yelligiri, TN is behind the designing of website. SDFI owes a heartfelt thanks especially to Fr. Mathew Abraham, Executive Secretary, Commission for Health CBCI for his interest and concern to help SDFI realize its dream come true.

  11. Steps towards building Corpus Fund in SDFI • A life time amount of Rs. 3000.00 could be paid in one or three installments by new members. • For those who have paid Rs.2000.00 already, they would have to pay the balance of Rs. 1000.00

  12. XIV AGM of SDFI • Held at St.John’s Medical College Bangalore on 22nd – 24th February 2008 • A Royal residence and reception was arranged by Fr. Kalam the Director of St.John’s Medical College, Bangalore. • Arch Bishop Bernard Moras, in his inaugural mass highlighted   the quality of  life and   services which will make the Sister Doctors different from the other doctors- viz. dedication and commitment, seeing Christ in the poor and the sick, fighting for human rights, compassion ,selfless service  without looking for success, and above all remaining faithful to the covenantal love.

  13. Continued… • The Panel Session on the theme, ‘A Sr. Doctor – A Doctor with a difference’ was very interesting and thought provoking. • This was followed by Strategic planning facilitated by Fr. Alex, Dr. Dominic Misquith and Dr. Ravindran. It was focused on SDFI trying to answer the questions - Who are we? Where were we? Where we want to go?

  14. Continued… • The CME Programme on the following topics: Common Medico Legal problems, infectious Diseases, Infertility, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases was much appreciated. • The copy of the CME programme has been published in the SDFI Newsletter.

  15. ACTIVITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS • Commission for Health, CBCI: Meeting of Board members with CBCI Health commission/CMMB representatives: Fr. Mathew Abraham/Rose Mary/Dr. John Tharakan on Nov 8th 2009. Fr. Mathew graciously offered help to bring SDFI to the National Front in the following areas: • Laison with the Government, specifically with involvement in NRHM immediately and launch the SDFI partnership on the national level • Preparation of Anaemia project and reporting and identifying the funders for the same • Management information system which is very important to document the tremendous contribution sister doctors are making towards health and development in the most underserved areas where the Government is unable to make an impact.

  16. Continued… • Registration of SDFI as a TRUST in Delhi as office head quarters • Training in office management and documentation etc for Sr. Susan if her accommodation is taken care of. • CBCI will offer online subscriptions for journals for SDFI members • Provide internet data card for SDFI members • CBCI will help us organize the AGBM in Delhi considering the opportunity for national visibility and easy availability of National level resource persons. Event management in conducting national level workshop/AGBM • Preparation of the Directory and website

  17. Services inthe field of HIV/AIDS Care and support centers: • awareness programs • counseling • strive to remove stigma and discrimination • instill hope and courage to patients

  18. TB Control Collaboration with CBCI/CHAI/Government • The first impact TB programme was officially launched on July 8th 2008 at the Habitat centre in Delhi. Under this programme eleven states have been taken up by CBCI in the first phase. • Andhra Pradesh • Assam • Bihar • Chhattisgarh • Jharkand • Karnataka • Madhya Pradesh • Orissa • Rajasthan • Uttar Pradesh • West Bengal Each state has a State TB Program Coordinator

  19. Continued… • Sr. Drs. Prema Devaraj and Eileen have been appointed as State TB programme coordinators for the States of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand respectively. • The goal:TO INVOLVE ALL Catholic Health Facilities (Health Centres/Hospitals) as per their capacity in the various schemesin the REVISED NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (RNTCP). • In various states the Sr. Drs are collaborating in the Government Programmes namely HIV / AIDS, ICTC, TB and Malaria control, STI clinics and running care and support homes etc.

  20. HIV/AIDS Coalition with other Agencies • SDFI is one of the founder member of All India Catholic Coalition of AIDS and Related Diseases (AICCARD), which was launched also on July 8th at Habitat Centre, Delhi. It will be registered as a Society, an independent unit of CBCI. The membership would include all the Catholic Health Organizations. SDFI was represented by Sr. Drs Lina and Prema Devaraj.

  21. Continued… • Members of AICCARD – CBCI, CHAI, SDFI, CNGI, CMMB and CRS • Dr. Lina had attended several meetings and she had been called to read the citation and gave the blessed Mother teresa International humantarian award to UN ambassador Mark Dybul, in Feb’ 2008.

  22. SDFI CONTRIBUTION AS RELIGIOUS DOCTORS • Sr. Drs hold responsible positions in their congregations as spiritual/dynamic leaders : Superior General and Provincials. • Voluntary Work by SDFI in Orissa Relief Camps • Active Involvement by SDFI in Flood Relief Camps in Bihar • Practice of alternative healing : HUE, NAET and Counseling (Marriage and HIV/AIDS)

  23. Health Awareness programmes • In the villages/medical camps…

  24. Services rendered by SDFI • Hospitals • Health centers • Dispensaries • School health • Adolescent skill training • Pro-life movement • Practice, implement and disseminate health and HIV/AIDS policies of the Church

  25. Continued… • Collaborate with NGOs & other government organizations • When calamities occur anywhere we are at the fore front to give medical aid • Our sisters have proven to be an asset to the Church with their expertise and dedicated service.

  26. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • TALMIL NADU • July 12-13 ’08 Human Universal Energy: Sr. Dr. Hermina • Through correct breathing exercise, the Chakras are opened up allowing free flow of energy to heal oneself and others. HUE – HEALING IS A MEANS TO ACHIEVE THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS AND LIVE IN HARMONY AND PEACE. • A certificate of completion of the HUE levels 1- 5 was given to the participants.

  27. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • KERALA REGION 16TH-17TH Aug 2008, attended by 55 doctors. • CME : on Pro-Life and Breast cancer • Talks on: Healing Ministry, current problems of religious communities in Kerala • Awards: KCBC Pro-life to Sr. Dr. Marcellus FIAP award to Sr. Dr. Betty Jose Action Plan made on Awareness program on human life, Infanticide, Abortions, Mercy killing

  28. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • ANDHRA PRADESH: • 14 Sister Doctors attended regional meeting 25th, 26th Oct In CHAI, Secunderabad. • Sharing: • Most involved in significant contribution in the service of HIV/AIDS patients. • Sr. Dr. Francis JMJ shared about her experience in serving the victims of Orissa carnage. • CME Topics: • Management of post partum collapse, Dr. Balamba • Maternal mortality and medico legal aspects, Dr. Jamuna Devi • Stem cell therapy, Sr. Dr. Susheela Gayam • Positive attitude and hard work, Dr. Gurunath • A DAY OF OUTING & FUN AT GOLCONDA FORTE RE-ENERGIZED US

  29. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • WESTERN REGION 15 SISTERS ATTENDED THE CME HELD AT st. joseph’s convent , Bandra on Participatory Rapid appraisal by Fr. Brian D’Silva SJ Each member spoke about their vision and Objectives, Which were prioritized through pair wise ranking. Action plan based on the above were made

  30. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • CENTRAL REGION: • Nine sisters attended the reg. meet on Nov 9th 2008 in Navjyoti Niketan, Patna, Bihar. Members shared their activities: • HIV/AIDS awareness programe • Community Care Centres • Blindness prevention program through regular cataract surgery • School Health • Social action through women’s empowerment: SHGs • Regular hospital work • Flood relief in Madhepura, Shapur in Bihar Action Plan for 2009: Awareness on Anaemia prevention and treatment in a target group, by first doing baseline HB survey followed by worm treatment and iron supplementation The CME on the previous day was on Anaemia scientifically presented by Sr. Dr. Lucy SND, attended by 7 Board members, Fr. Mathew Abraham, Dr. Tharakan and Rose Mary.

  31. ACTIVITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVELS • NORTHERN REGION • 18 Sr. Drs attended the regional meeting held at Chetnalya, Delhi on March 1st 2009 • CME: RNTCP by Dr. John Tharakan. Importance of collaboration • Sr. Dr. Prema Devaraj shared her experiences of working as state coordinator in RNTCP in C.G and also gave a brief session on Opportunities presented by Georgetown University and benefits in collaborating with them.

  32. Capacity Building of SDFI In collaboration with CBCI and Georgetown University, Washington DC FUTURISTIC PLAN • Annual get together regionally and nationally on a regular basis (access to CMEs and workshops) • Access to Tele medicine, e- learning, and creating volunteer corps. • Increase SDFI capacity to support sister doctors • Expenses related to quick travel • Strengthen SDFI’s organizational capacities • Suggest other mechanisms to sustain efforts through collaboration.

  33. Continued… • Establish a National Office with a full time Coordinator • Identify local catholic organizations and medical institutions that could support local sister doctors • Foster and establish institutional linkages: CBCI, CHAI, IMA etc ( to provide access to medical education programs, access to potentially useful networks of experts.

  34. Continued… • Strengthen Information Technology for better access to reference and educational materials • Creating volunteer corps (Surgical, Ortho…) • Temporary replacement program • St. John’s and other Catholic Medical Colleges by doctors on rural service for two years • will help the sister doctors who are burnt out.

  35. WE ARE GRATEFUL • Our Congregrations for nurturing us and helping us to became what we are today, spiritual leaders, counsellors, professionals, Risk takers and Committed Selfless Healers. • SJMC for holding our hand and guiding us during our toddler days • CHAI for giving us an office room and adminstrative help • CBCI for love, concern and constant support in different ways. • CMMB which is genuinely interested in SDFIs welfare and furthering its growth by financially supporting us • DON BOSCO, YELIGIRI for the excellent website of SDFI • Mr. Anthony LLB (Sr. Dr. Hermina’s brother) who initiated the process for the registration of SDFI as a TRUST. He made the first draft and later on completed by Mr. Martin Pinto by registering SDFI in Delhi.

  36. WE remember… • Our sister doctors who have gone to the heavenly abode and remain united with them in love and prayers. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

  37. WE WELCOME… • NEW MEMBERS TO THE FAMILY OF SISTER DOCTORS FORUM OF INDIA. • MAY WE GROW IN STRENGTH N GRACE REACHING OUT TO THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF LOVE AND COMPASSIONATE HEALING

  38. THANK YOU

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