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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
AI 171 crash: JDA thanks UAE-based doctor for financial aid
Ahmedabad: The Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) at BJ Medical College wrote a letter to Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, for his "generous and compassionate act of providing financial aid to victims of the recent tragic plane crash". Dr Vayalil has offered Rs 1 crore for each of the four deceased students' families, Rs 20 lakh each for five seriously injured students and for the families of doctors who lost their loved ones. "Your timely support during this hour of distress has brought solace and hope to the families affected by this unfortunate incident. Such a noble gesture reflects not only your humanitarian spirit but also serves as an inspiring example of global solidarity and empathy," read the letter shared by JDA on its social media platforms on Thursday. The UAE-based doctor-turned-businessman announced aid of Rs 6 crore to families of medical students and doctors affected by the crash in Ahmedabad. He told the media that the images of the crash struck a chord with him "as someone who lived in similar hostels during his medical education at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore and Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai". "I saw the footage from the mess and the hostel, and it truly shook me. It reminded me of the places I once called home, the corridors, the beds, the laughter, the pressure of exams and the anticipation of a call from family," he told the media. "Those students started the day thinking about lectures, assignments and patients. Their lives ended in a way none of us could ever imagine. It hit close. Too close." Earlier too, Dr Vayalil has announced humanitarian aid earlier after natural and manmade disasters.
India Today
4 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Air India plane crash: UAE-based Indian doctor offers aid to medical students, medics
A UAE-based Indian doctor and philanthropist, Shamsheer Vayalil, has announced financial aid of Rs 6 crore for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India plane crash in moved by the tragedy, Vayalil will distribute the aid through BJ Medical College's Junior Doctors' the relief from Abu Dhabi, Vayalil, founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in West Asia, and also the managing director of VPS Health, said he was deeply shaken when he saw the aftermath of the empathy for students is rooted in his own experience of living in medical hostels at Kasturba Medical College in Mangaluru and then at Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai."I saw the footage from the mess and the hostel, and it truly shook me. It reminded me of the places I once called home, the corridors, the beds, the laughter, the pressure of exams, and the anticipation of a call from family," PTI quoted him as hostel's images struck a chord, he said, even as he added that no one expects a commercial aircraft to come crashing into that world, he students started the day thinking about lectures, assignments, and patients. Their lives ended in a way none of us could ever imagine. It hit close. Too close, he relief package includes Rs 1 crore for each of the four deceased students' families, Rs 20 lakh each for five seriously injured students, and Rs 20 lakh each for the families of doctors who lost loved ones, PTI aid will be distributed in partnership with the Junior Doctors' Association at BJ Medical College to ensure it reaches those most in is not the first time Vayalil has responded to such a crisis. In 2010, following the Mangaluru air crash, he provided financial assistance and employment opportunities to affected families at Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in West Asia, PTI India's flight AI171 crashed into BJ Medical College's Atulyam hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, reducing student residences and the dining hall to rubble. The London-bound flight crashed at 1:38 pm last the at least 274 deceased, five were MBBS InTrending Reel advertisement
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
UAE-based entrepreneur pledges ₹6 crore to families of medical students killed in Air India crash
UAE-based entrepreneur Shamsheer Vayalil has expressed sorrow over the death of four medical students in last week's Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and pledged ₹6 crore to support their families and others affected by the tragedy. In a post on X, Dr. Vayalil, founder and chairman of VPS Healthcare, a multinational healthcare group, mourned the loss of the students — Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash — describing them as 'future frontline heroes.' 'Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash were preparing to save lives, not lose their own. The AI-171 crash took them from us. Pledging ₹6 crore to support their families and others affected,' he wrote and shared their photos. Calling the gesture personal, Dr. Vayalil, son-in-law of M.A. Yusuff Ali, owner of LuLu Group International, a retail conglomerate, added that the visuals of the students reminded him of his own days in medical hostels. 'Having lived in medical hostels, the images felt painfully familiar. This gesture is personal. It stands with the students who never got to serve, and with the families now carrying their memories forward,' he wrote. The four students were among several people who died when the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after take-off, in one of India's worst aviation disasters in recent memory. They were the students of BJ. Medical College (BJMC), who were having lunch in the mess building when the tragedy struck. The Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) of the BJMC confirmed the fatalities and added that 20 other students were injured in the crash. Of them, 11 have been discharged and are currently in stable condition, while the rest are recovering under observation. 'All admitted patients are stable and recovering quickly,' said Dr. Dhaval Gameti, president of the JDA. In addition to the student casualties, four family members of super-specialty doctors residing in the 'Atulyam' residential quarters also lost their lives. The wife of a resident doctor sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Khaleej Times
23-02-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
UAE minister joins 5km Kannur beach run in Kerala, highlights country's ties with India
In a gesture of global unity, a UAE minister participated in a community run in the southern state of Kerala on Sunday, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and India. Held as part of his visit for the Invest Kerala Global Summit, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Economy, participated in the 5km run alongside top athletes and fitness enthusiasts at the 8th edition of the Kannur Beach Run. The minister's involvement came at the special invitation of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and managing director of UAE-based VPS Healthcare. Year of Community The minister's participation aligned with the UAE's 2025 theme, 'Year of Community', an initiative launched by President Sheikh Mohamed to encourage volunteerism, social responsibility, and collective progress. After completing the run, Al Marri expressed his enthusiasm for fostering deeper community engage collaborations, stating: "We started a community engagement initiative here in Kannur, with by my brother Dr Vayalil. I am so happy to be here today and take part in it. Next year, we should ensure another run here with the people of Kerala.' With nearly one million Keralites residing in the UAE, the event also raised awareness about community service initiatives among expatriates, reinforcing a spirit of unity and shared responsibility. Event organisers welcomed the minister's participation, saying, 'We are honoured to have Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Economy, join us for this special event. His presence has elevated the theme and spirit of the 'Year of Community Run.' "We hope such initiatives will continue to strengthen community-driven efforts between both countries and inspire greater awareness around sports, wellness, and social engagement.' Inspired by the Zayed Charity Run Adding to the event's prestige, six elite Ethiopian runners, invited by Dr Vayalil, participated, elevating the race's status in the region. His inspiration stems from the Zayed Charity Run, a globally recognised humanitarian running event honoring the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Kannur Beach Run not only brought together global and local athletes but also underscored the UAE's commitment to fostering strong international community bonds.
