Thiruvananthapuram District branch of Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA).KGMOA is the one and only recognised service organization of Doctors working in the Health Services Department of Kerala State.
HISTORY
OF KGMOA
Secretary Dr. K.I. Silvanose
Venue Ernakulam T.D.M Hall
HISTORY
OF KGMOA
After
the re-organization of the Kerala State in1956 Indian Medical Association was
the Organization looking after the interest of the Government doctors – both
Health Services and Medical Colleges.
Indian Medical Association was interested in the overall issues of
doctors in general, the specific service problems of the government doctors
were not satisfactorily looked into. During discussions with the government, Mr.
PRASAD IAS, then adviser of government of Kerala, refused to discuss about
the service problems of the government doctors by the Indian Medical
Association and he requested to meet him after forming an Association
exclusively of doctors of Kerala Health Services. This suggestion of the
government advisor Mr. Prasad formed the nidus of formation of Kerala
Government Medical Officers’ Association. In other words credit can be given to
Mr. PRASAD for initiating to the formation of our Association. Dr. K.P.B
Nair of Thrissur, under the instigation of some District Medical Officers
of Health, sent a circular dated 19/01/1966 for convening a General Body meeting at Thrissur District Hospital
on 17th April, 1966 .
Dr.P.I Jacob (Cannanore, District Medical Officer of Health) was
elected as the first (Founder) President of Kerala Government Medical
Officers Association and Dr. K.P.B Nair(Thrissur) was elected as the
(Founder) General Secretary. They
presented a byelaw to the government and sanction was accorded as per G.O
(MS) 352/66, dated 2/09/1966 .
Thus the Kerala Government Medical Officers Association has been registered as
a State Service Organization and the formal inauguration was made by
then Health Secretary Mr. KOCHU KOSHY IAS on 26th August 1966 at
Thrissur.
The first batch office bearers elected on that memorable day
was follows
President – Dr. P.I. Jacob, DMO(H), Cannanore.
Vice-Presidents
– Dr. M.K. Madhavan – DMO(H), Palghat.
Dr. C.M. Joseph, DMO(H), Trichur.
Dr. K.N.K Menon, DMO(H), Alleppey.
Hony. Secretary
– Dr.
K.P.B. Nair, Palghat.
Treasurer
- Dr. K. Mukundan, Palghat.
Joint Secretaries _ Dr. K.T. Mathew,
Quilon.
Dr. K.V. Madhavan Nair, Cannanore.
Dr. Alexander Varghese, Trichur.
District Representatives – Dr. V.R. Nair, Trivandrum .
Dr.. P. Srinivasan, Quilon.
Dr. Dr. M.N. Soman, Alleppy.
Dr. P.N. Bhaskaran, Kottayam.
Dr. Dr. K.M. Issac, Ernakulam.
Dr. V.K. Rajan, Trichur.
Dr. K.P. Achutha Menon, Palghat.
Dr. C.E. Oomman, Cannanore.
Dr. M.C. Damodaran, Calicut .
(As Dr. M.C. Damodaran declined Dr. P.B. Jose Samson was
later elected in his place).
Few
months before the formation of the KGMOA the post graduates in the Health
Services Department had formed an association known as Kerala Health Services
Post-graduate Specialist Association (PGSA) recognized by Government on 11th
May, 1966. Fortunately this never created any serious injury to our
Association. The Calicut members took the leadership. On 2nd
October 1966 they inaugurated the first district branch and elected office
bearers. The lead given by the Calicut doctors did not stop with the formation
of the first district branch. Under the leadership of the president and DMOH ,
Dr. K.K. Thirupad, they made great strides ahead. They designed our EMBLEM and
drafted the PLEDGE. Again, they took the lead in printing and publishing the
first ever KGMOA Bulletin. They also laid the foundation of Taluk units by
holding the Working Committee meetings at different taluk head quarters.
The first achievement
was the obtaining of a Government order to stop remittance of Rs. 1.50 to
Government Treasury out of the Rs. 3/- received as Medical Certificate fee,
vide G.O. 33/67/HLD, dated at Trivandrum ,
31st January 1967 .
Later, the fee could be enhanced to Rs. 5/-. Next team of office bearers for
the year 1967-68 were Dr. MV. Abraham (District Medical Officer of Health,
Kottayam) and Dr. Mukundan – as General Secretary.Venue-Kottayam (Even though
they submitted several representations to Government, Nothing came out
fruitful.)
During 1968-69 Dr.
K.M. Dominic was elected as President and Dr. Mukundan was re-elected as
General Secretary. Venue-Ernakulam. This team initiated the agitation mood of
K.G.M.O.A. by the movement for observance of a “Protest Day” and for a “Mass
Casual leave” by the KGMOA. Even though this movement did not materialize due
to the timely intervention of the then Chief Minister E.M.S. Namboodiripad
who invited the office Bearers for a talk. Then our office bearer went to secretariat to meet the then Health
Minister Willington he refused to see our leaders. Surprisingly he was seen
entertaining leaders of our paramedical staff and was receiving their
memorandum. Our leaders were frustrated and they decided to observe a Mass
casual leave for one day. But only less than 200 cl applications were received,
that to with their oral statement that they will work on that day. It this
gender Chief Minister EMS intervened and cordially invited the leaders for a
discussion. Saying that, “I am prepared
to hear your grievances and met them. After getting the representation, he said
that you can take the whole amount (Rs.5/-) and need not deposit 50% in treasury
and your demand is genuine. They were very happy. At this juncture, EMS told
them, that “I know that KGMOA is a weak
organization and threatening of mass casual leave will not succeed. I am
hearing you because you doctors are in the higher strata of the society, and
your services which you render people is very essential. Hence, you doctors
should not be allowed to study how to do agitations, which is against the
interest of people”. What a vision and statesmanship he had! The present day
administrators compel us to agitate for redressel even for genuine grievances.
The next team of office bearers for the year 1969-70
was Dr. Sivaraman (President) and late Dr. M.S. Hasheer.
Venue-Quilon.For the first time in the history of State medical profession, in
1969, K.G.M.O.A organized a “Silent Procession” starting from Museum junction
to Government Secretariat, Trivandrum, highlighting our demands and grievances.
Next year, 1970-71, Dr. S. Chidambaram
Pillai took over as the President with late Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy as the
General Secretary.Venue-Trivandrum only less than 20 members attend the General
body. During this period Government agreed to stop the practice of bringing
Doctors from Medical Colleges to fill up the vacancies like Principals of
Family Planning Training Centres. Also, the fees for medical certificates
were enhanced and Honorary contract system of appointment of Doctors
were stopped. Our request for reservation of seats in the Medical Colleges
(Post-graduate admission) was declined by the Government.
Next
year – 1971-72: Dr. P. Sreenivasan was elected as the President and Dr.
George Joseph as Secretary. Venue-Palaghat.During this period, banning of
private practice by Govt. doctors in the private hospitals was done by
Government, Health Minister being Mr. N.K. Balakrishnan. The year 1971
witnessed a declining trend of interest from our members.
During 1972-73, Dr. P.B. Jose Samson was the President
and Dr. P.K. Mohammed Ali from Malappuram (Perinthalmanna) as General
Secretary.Venue-Palaghat. Dr. Mohammed Ali was never seen in the K.G.M.O.A
arena after the election. Hence Dr. Jose Samson himself was leading the
Association during whole period. He tried his level best to strengthen the
Association alone. His hard work enabled to revive all the existing 10 district
braches. During his two years tenure he could establish a strong base for the
Association and the membership rose to 50%.
1973-74: President was Dr. P.B. Jose Samson and Dr. K.
Krishnankutty from Trichur was the Secretary and they were elected in the
annual General Body held at Hotel Dwaraka in Ernakulam. This period was full of
Association activities. The K.G.M.O.A ‘s
Association year was changed from the financial year to the present calendar
year. K.G.M.O.A initiated the formation of a combined Association of
professionals, both Government doctors and Government sector Engineers. The
Association was called, ENDOC-KERALA. A grand meeting was held in Trivandrum in the
Institute of Engineers Hall. But, later on, it had a natural death due to
disinterest from both parties. A new modified Byelaw committee was formed under
Dr.R.P.Raja, Dr.KrishnanKutty and Dr.P.K.Namaboodiri.
1975: Dr. Krishnamoorthy was elected as President and
Dr. P. V. George as General Secretary at Quilon. During this period, the
issues of allocating points to hold Units in District Hospitals
and D.P.H. consideration for promotion of higher posts, came up.
1976 : Dr. P.K. Namboothiri was elected as the
president and Dr. V.C Velayudhan Pillai as General Secretary at Kottayam Mamman
Mappila Hall.During this period, the membership reached to 1100 from 500.
Health Services doctors got 5% weightage for Post Graduate admission for
rural service. KGMOA entered into social service activities by inaugurating the
first KGMOA Drug Bank in General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram by the
then Health Minister Sri. N.K. Balakrishnan. First time K.G.M.O.A Started
observance of “ASSOCIATION DAY” during this period; similarly the
launching of the publishing of our FIRST JOURNAL. It was published on
21.10.1976 on a function held in Trivandrum T.B.Association hall. The first
issue was released by the then Health Minister Shri.N.K.Balakrishsnan, Dr. C.D
Radhakrishan,quilon was the first editor.
1977: Dr. K.K. Abraham as President and Dr. A. Joseph
Thomas elected as Secretary at Ernakulam annual general body meeting, at Lotus
Club. Dr.K.K.Abraham had very close rapport with Minister J.Chitharajan the
then Health Minister of Kerala. Their discussion with Mr.Chitharanjan who was a
trade union leader(AITUC) secretary were very cordial and lasting for ours
together even up to early morning of next day. They use to drink Kattan Coffee
and smoking beedies as if they are of equal trade union status.
Thus
during that period KGMOA had a saying in the policies of Health matters of the
state.
1978
President - Dr.
P.N.Gopalakrishnan
General Secretary - Dr. Joseph Thomas (Re-elected)
Venue – Ernakulam – Lotusclub
During this period also there was a good relationship with
the Government in the Health matters.
1979:
Dr. R.P. Raja as President and Dr. P.G. George as General Secretary at Quilon
annual general body meeting.
Association had a good rapport with the then Health Minister
Mr. K.P. Prabhakaran who was responsible for bringing out a genuine and fair
transfer list. On 31-7-1979 ,
Government published the long cherished seniority list of Government Doctors.
K.G.M.O.A member was included in Travancore-Cochin Medical Council. During
1979, Government approved the High Power Committee Report. The issue of Quilon-
Medical Library and Doctor’s recreation club came up during October, 1979 and
the first K.G.M.O.A owned building was gone out of hands of K.G.M.O.A. A new
K.G.M.O.A bye-law committee was also constituted to incorporate fresh
amendments under the Chairmanship of Dr. R. P. Raja.
1980: Dr. V.C. Velayudhan Pillai was elected as the
State President and Dr. A. Sankara Pillai as State Secretary. Venue-Kannur.The
organizational year of 1980 was a turbulent one due to the rigid attitude of
the then Health Minister Vakkom Purushothaman towards K.G.M.O.A. many of the
Association leaders including Dr. Sankara Pillai were placed under suspension
or untimely transfer. The Hospital service co-ordination Committee took out a
procession and a “Vahana Pracharana Jeep Jadha” starting from Kasargode
to Trivandrum
on 2nd October
1980 . Thus the year 1980 was a turning point in the history of
K.G.M.O.A. During no other period in the history of KGMOA it faced so much
adversity and threat to its very existence.
1981:
Dr. A. Sankara Pillai – President and Dr. P.G. George – General Secretary.
They were elected on the 14th
General Body meeting held at Palakkad. K.G.M.O.A creditably withstood all types
of onslaughts by the belligerent administration. K.G.M.O.A leaders were
arrested and
remanded
in jail for 2 days for leading a procession to the residents of then Health
Minister Sri Vakkom Purushothaman, the leaders were on tender-hooks with regard
to further action, from the Government and it was only after months, their
cases were withdrawn, when the government changed and the N.D.P. Minister Sri
Sunderasan Nair took over as Health Minister. Also during 1981, the Honorary
Members forum came into existence with late Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy as its
Chairman.
1982:
Dr. T.K. Aravindakshan Nair – President and Dr. N.K. Thomas Vaidyan – General
Secretay. Venue of the annual General body meeting was the Panchajanyam
Auditorium, in Trivandrum .
Our relationship with the government had improved. Soon, Sri K.G. R. Kartha of
N.D.P became the next health Minister and K.G.M.O.A’s relations with him were
also excellent. This year could be considered as one with great achievements.
1983:
Dr. P.T. Cherian – President and Dr. K. P. Sukumara Pillai - Secretary. Venue: Lions Community Hall,
Gandhi Nagar, Ernakulam. During this period the membership rose upto 2039.
building fund collection was started during this year. Mr. K.P. Ramachandran
Nair of Alappuzha replaced K.G.R. Kartha as the new Health Minister in 1983. The
20% reservation for Post –graduate Diploma was enhanced to 40%. Pathanamthitta
District branch was formally inaugurated by state president Dr.P.T.Cheriyan on 9/04/1983 , Dr.Gopinathan Nair
as President and Dr.M.A.Mohammed as Secretary.
1984
President - Dr. P.T. Cheriyan and
Secretary - Dr. K.P.
Sukumara Pillai.
Venue Sangeetha Nataka
Academy Auditorium,
Thrissur
Membership rose up to 2115. Kasargod branch was formed during
this period Dr.Balakrishna Kunikullaya aspresident and Dr.C.K.Chandrasekharan
as secretary. Dr.P.T.Cheriyan formally inaugurated at a meeting held at
kanhangadu merchants association hall. Dr. Kannan and Dr. Koshi incident
occurred during this year in which they were arrested under I.P.C 304 following
the death of a woman after abortion. The constitution of an expert committee
started during this year to probe ‘death on professional negligence’ before
arresting a doctor. Also we could get back the Calicut and Thrissur mental
hospitals to Health Services. KGMOA supported the Medicos, the House
Surgeons and PG Students in their agitation against PG Course at Angamali. A Building
Committee was constituted with Dr.K.P. Sukumara Pillai as its convener.
1985
President - Dr. T.K.
Aravindakshan Nair
General Secretary - Dr. N.K. Thomas Vaidyan.
Venue – Annual General Body meeting Basic Training School
Thiruvalla.
The membership steepfell to 1669, due to the separation of
E.S.I on 17th April. Our
purchased building in Thiruvananthapuram was jointly inaugurated by Dr.
P.T Cheriyan and Dr. K.P. Sukumara Pillai. Government issued a circular
memorandum No.58077/SSA2/84/Home dated 18/9/1985 , streamlining the action to be taken on cases of
‘Hospital Death’. The pay Commission report accepted our claim to convert the
Non-practicing allowance of Primary Health Centres as compensatory allowance.
The ratio between Asst. Surgeon and Civil Surgeon was made 3:1.
After 20 years of service we were allowed Civil Surgeon (Non-cadre)
promotion and N.P.A were enhanced.
1986:
President – Dr. P.G. George
Secretary – Dr. K.V. Viswanathan
Venue – Palakkad
Dr.A.Sankarapillai-the
Livewire of KGMOA was the Presidents Nominee in Trivandrum during this period. The20th
Association day was observed in Trivandrum inaugurated by then DHS
Dr.T.V.Surendranath. Due to the lack of foresight,we missed a glorious
opportunity of purchasing the adjacent land which was soon purchased by the
Nurses and midwifes council. Many times we had to agitate against the
Government and every time we own. We became a force to be reckoned with. We
obtained the admiration of various other service organization. We with stood
various attempt to splinter our organization to AGGMO(Association of Graduate
Government Medical Officers) AMA(Administrative Medical Officers Association) A
committee was constituted to write the history of KGMOA with members like
Dr.R.P.Raja Dr.V.C.Velayudhan Pillai, Dr.A.Sankara Pillai and Dr.P.V.George.
The duties and RMO’s/ARMO’s were published in page 12 of the June issue of the
Journal 1987.
1987:
President – Dr. N.K. Thomas Vaidyan.
Secretary – Dr. P.N. Raghavan
Venue – Kottayam Mamman Mappila Hall.
Revised orders on the duties of R.M.Os and A.R.M.Os were published
in 1987 and also Government order defining the payment of Rs. 100/- for
post-mortem.
1988:
President – Dr. N. Prasannavadanan
Secretary – Dr. C. Ranjith
Venue – Tagore Centenary Hall, Calicut
The year witnessed the withdrawal of Dr. Kannan Koshy case by
Government and constituting the Expert Committee of Doctors only to study cases
of Hospital deaths, of suspected negligence. Also, this year witnessed the
Medical students’ strike against Government’s K.M.P. bill, which did not get
Indian President’s assent in 1973. It is to be noted that within 48 hours of
K.G.M.O.A’s decision to enter the strike arena, the strike of the medical
students came to an end. The year also made to remember the sad demise of Dr.
A. Sankara Pillai K.G.M.O.A. LIVE WIRE on July 30th at Trivandrum
Medical College following a heart attack. During 1978 & 1979 he was the
presidents nominee in Trivandrum consecutively. During 1980 he was the General
Secretary Of KGMOA. During 1981 he was the president of KGMOA. These two years
period was a Turbulent period in the History of KGMOA. The then Health Minister
Shri.Vakkom Purushothaman suspended him which proved a turning point in the
History of KGMOA. Sankarapillai organized a state wide Hospital co ordination
committee by liking together all categories of staff starting from part time
sweeper to Medical Officers. In this movement
myself, Dr. R.P.Raja,Dr.V.C.Velayudhan Pillai closely associated with
him. In spite of severe confrontation with the Minister and few of our members
we stood all the bombodarments of the Minister. His tongue was very sharp, his
views were deep routed and well studying and his foresight was commendable. He
with stood the internal and external pressures which try to destroy KGMOA. He
strongly adhered to our Association even at the risk of termination from the
service by the Minister. His departure had a great void in the hearts many and
in the Association for a long time. He up held the unity and the dignity of the
Association till his death. He was fully and totally immeasured in the
Association activity to the last movement of his death on July 30th
1988.
1989:
President – Dr. P.K. Gangadharan Nair
Secteraty – Dr. K. Jayaram
Venue - Kannoor Town Hall
(DR. Sankara Pillai Nagar).
The
whole year was mostly dedicated to keeping the sanctity of modern medicine
against mixing up of different systems of medicine i.e., against myxopathy.
Even though the strike was unconditionally withdrawn we had several
achievements. The portrait of Dr. A. Sankara Pillai was unveiled at the K.G.M.O.A Headquarters Building
on 15-10-1989 by
Director of Health Services, Dr. T. K. Aravindakshan Nair. The State election
was declared invalid by the emergency State Committee due to the fraudulent
action of Dr. M.A. Pillai contestant for the post of State President. There was
counter-feting of the ballot papers and removal of genuine ballots from the
box; Dr. Jayanandan was the Returning Officer.
1990:
President – Dr.P.K. Gangadharan Nair
Secretary
– Dr.C.K. Chandrasekharan.
Venue - Kasargod
Chinmaya Hall
The
new team submitted a memorandum and subsequently a dharna was conducted in
front of the secretariat. Medical Students again started their strike against
Government’s attitude of favoritism to Ayurveda/Homoeo sections. On 7th
May our discussion with government failed. Association decided to have a 24 hrs
strike on May 10th. On the May 9th the Houses of Kannuur
leaders were attacked. The strike was a grand success. From July 2nd
KGMOA started “non-co-operation with the Government, doing work for the payment
alone if payment is not given for the work done”. On December 15th
again conducted Dharna in front of the secretariat. President Dr. P.K.
Gangadharan Nair was arrested on 27th July at Kannur alleging that
he has taken bribe from a patient’s relative at his house for treatment at the
Hospital which was politically instigated. On July 30th all major
Hospitals in Kerala were closed protesting against the above action. Soon
Government yielded to our demands and ordered a high level enquiry.
1991:
President Dr. K. Jayaram
Secretary Dr. K. Dinesh
Venue Thiruvananthapuram Co-Operative Bank Auditorium
Dr. K. Jayaram laid the
foundation stone of KGMOA silver Jubilee building on 17th April. On
2nd May, a Mass-Fast was organized in front of Secretariat to get
our pay increased and submitted a memorandum to Government. One Computer was
purchased for office. On 19th July, Mr. R. Ramachandran Nair, the
new Health Minister was given reception. Also a new by-law Committee was formed
under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Jayanandan.
1992: President Dr.
C.K.Chandrasekharan
Secretary Dr. T.S Vijayakumar
Venue Quilon C. Kesavan Memorial Hall
KGMOA
organized a Jadha and Dharna in the front of Secretariat on 21st
October 1992 to protest against the injustice done to us by the pay
equalization Committee. A ‘Vahana Pracharana Jadha’ was organized from
Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram from 25-11-1992 to 1-12-1992 . Age limit of Health Services doctors for
P.G admission was enhanced from 45 years to 47 years by our efforts.
KGMOA rose to many occasions safe-guard the victimized members by Government
and public during the year and thus a strong base was formed for launching
future agitations for enhancement of pay and allowances.
1993
President Dr. C. Renjith
Secretary Dr. T.S Vijayakumar
Venue Thrissur – Hotel Elite Auditorium
This
year witnessed the real solidarity of the members of K.G.M.O.A. Membership rose
to 2254 - an all time high record.
An
indefinite hunger strike was under taken for the first time in front of the
secretariat, demanding central parity on 6/9/1993 inaugurated by Dr. R.P Raja.
Participants were Dr. C. Renjith, Dr. P.K Rasheed, Dr. A.P Sasikumar and Dr.
V.K Moideen. After 6 days the second
team replaced the first team of doctors.
On
10/9/1993 K.G.M.O.A conducted ONE DAY TOKEN STRIKE which was 100%
successful. On 4/11/1993
official discussion with Chief Minister and Health Minister failed and KGMOA
went for the HISTORICAL INDEFINITE STRIKE from 5th November 1993 .
The strike was 100% successes. Police has started arresting K.G.M.O.A leaders
on the previous day and all the alternative ad-hoc arrangement for working of
the hospital by government miserably failed. The state IMA planned a total
medical Bandh on 12/11/1993 .
The Chief Minister Sri K. Karuanakaran called the Association for a meeting at Cochin on 11/11/1993 along with
I.M.A. The discussion failed at Cochin ;
but continued at Thiruvananthapuram. As a result of Thiruvananthapuram
discussion the Medical Bandh was withdrawn on 12/11/1993.
Government
have agreed to appoint Dr. C.V Prathapan, the retired Director of Health
Services as one man Commission. This
was a great achievement for the K.G.M.O.A. All cases taken against Doctors were
withdrawn. We could get special seniority cell established in the Directorate
of Health Services for helping in the promotion at the right time. Medical
Certificate fees were enhanced. K.G.M.O.A obtained a judgment from the Honble’
High Court of Kerala to implement the ratio promotion and as a result we got
144 Civil Surgeons grade 1 posted in the newly created posts. PG Degree seats
were increased from 11 to 25 and Diploma seats to 40. The age limit raised to
48 from 47 years. We could redress various types of anomalies from the
government, during this year. Government agreed to install award to our
doctors on 1st July every year. In the field of social
activities, donated 1 lakh rupees to the earth-quake victims of Lathur and 10
boxes of medicines. A committee was formed to prepare a working manual for
K.G.M.O.A with Dr. K. Jayanandan as its chairman.
1994
President Dr. P.K Mohammed Rasheed .
Secretary Dr. K.I. Silvanose
Venue Ernakulam T.D.M Hall
This was the 27th Annual
Conference which was inaugurated by then Chief Minister of Kerala
Shri.K.Karunakaran on 16.01.1994. The Association day was celebrated at
Palakkad on 17/4/1994. On the same day a special General Body meeting was
conducted and amended the election bylaws to enable the election at district
level, replacing the existing postal ballot system. The sub committee
report was given to Dr. Prathapan on 4-5-1994 and then the modified report
given on 31-8-1994, the chief Minister agreed to finalize the report by 1st
of January, after several meetings with him.
1995
President Dr. Thomas Varghese
Secretary Dr. P. Santhosh
Venue Kottayam – K.P.S. Menon Hall at Public Library
Buildings
At the General Body meeting at Kottayam, Sri.
K. Karunakaran (Chief Minister) boldly announced the proclamation of Prathapan
Commission report. He entrusted. Mr. Gopal krishna Pillai IAS (Health
Secretary) to speed up the necessary action and issue `‘‘‘Government Orders
during the course of his historical speech. It was really a Golden year of
culmination of long cherished saga of agitation and sacrifice. When we were
waiting at venue of Kottayam Public library building there were 200 DYFI
workers blocked the main road and obstructed the CMs arrival. But as per the
strict instruction of CM police arrested all the DYFI workers and leader
reached at the stage and we were very happy to receive him. It was a good
jester and tribute to KGMOA by leader Karunakaran. At this juncture KGMOA
record our gratitude and affection on the sad demise of leader Karunakaran. On
24 th December 2010.Also this year witnessed the sad incident of Dr. Santhosh’s
suicide and forced relinquishment of State Treasurer Dr. M.D. Raveendran, who
had allegedetly associated with Dr. Ramakrishnan then DHS for involving with
corruption in Transfers and Postings of Medical Officers. An emergency Annual
General Body Meeting was held at Ramavarma Club Auditorium on July 23rd
and elected Dr. A.P. Sasikumar as Hony. General Secretary in place of Late Dr.
P. Santhosh and Dr. Sunny P. Orathel elected as the State Treasurer in place of
Dr. M.D. Raveendran at a general body meeting at Ernakulam. Mr. V.M. Sudheeran
was the then Health Minister.
1996
President Dr. T.S. Vijayakumar
Secretary Dr. A.P. Sasikumar
Venue Palakkad
This
year witnessed the active functioning of the office bearers in getting
various government orders based on the
recommendations promised in the Prathapan Committee report.
1997
President Dr. T. S Vijayakumar
Dr. Alex
Franklin subsequently since Dr. T.S Vijayakumar joined for P.G course.
Secretary Dr. K.N Prasad
Venue Thrissur
at Hotel Casino
This
year also, Association continued its non-co-operation attitude to government
health programmes. As per the decision of the emergency state committee at
Ernakulam, KGMOA gave notice to government informing further strengthening of
its agitation from 1-1-1999 ,
i.e. doctors will attend only hospital duties.
1998
President Dr.Alex Franklin
Secretary Dr.K.N.Prasad
Venue Thrissur
During
this period, the strike by KGMOA protesting against the recommendations in the
Pay Revision without a proper job evaluation study relating to doctors, was
started and subsequently strengthened the agitational activities.
1999
President Dr.
P. N. Raghavan
Secretary Dr. Sunny P Orathel
Venue Kottayam Mamman Mappila Hall
During
this year there occurred some confusions relating to the withdrawal of direct
action against the government immediately on the next day of passing the
resolution at Thrissur State Committee Meeting. This year will be remembered as
a special year in the history of K G M O A. On September 22nd Dr. Y
Kunjachan,of Pathananmthitta, General Hospital, was trapped and arrested by
vigilance police in his room. Immediately the district office bearers K G M O A
under the leadership of C C Babu, rose to the occasion and alerted the local
unit, Dist. Unit and State leaders. They constituted an action committee under
the leadership of Dr. Gangadharan pilla and declared agitation in the whole
district. For 8 days all the hospitals remain closed in Pathanamthitta. On 29th
September an emergency state committee was held at Pathanamthitta and decided to proceed with a statewide
noncooperation strke. But on the very next day health minister Sri A C
Shanmughadas held a discussion with K G M OA leaders and assured to take urgent
steps to formulate guidelines for private practice. Thus the initiation for the
guidelines for private practice was started by this Pathanamthitta Kunjachan
episode.
2000
President Dr. Rajan Warrier
Secretary Dr. A.P. Sasikumar
Venue Thiruvananthapuram National Club
This year witnessed the
fulfillment of a long cherished dream of the KGMOA. The Head Quarters
Building constructed in
the KGMOA’s own land was inaugurated. It is the dynamism of Dr. Rajan
Warrier who personally and physically supervised the construction and
completion of the Head
Quarters Building .
KGMOA’s efforts to make flexibility in the private practice guidelines did
not succeed due to the interference from external forces torpedoing Sri. V.C.
Kabeer’s (Health Minister) goodwill towards KGMOA.
2001
President Dr. A.P. Sasikumar
Secretary Dr.
Sunny P Orathel and subsequently Dr. Gangadharan Pillai since
Dr.
Sunny joined for post graduate course
Venue Kannur
– Sadhu Kalyanamantapam
They
continued their efforts by conducting discussions with the new government for
revision of Government orders on implementation of the specialty cadre and
private practice guidelines. Achievements- i). Two seats for super specialty
courses for Health Services candidates(For DM), ii). The unfilled seats of
lecture quota has been allotted to Health Services doctors, iii). Government
has agreed not insist for admission in one man institutions, iiii). Enhancement
of remuneration for attending medical camps/medical cover at the rate of rupees
200 for Assistant Surgeons and 300 for Civil Surgeons.
2002
President Dr. G. Gangadharan Pillai
Secretary Dr. Poly Joseph
Venue Ernakulam Mermaid Days Inn
During
their period government brought out a executive order relating to specialty
cadre.
2003
President Dr. K.N. Prasad
Secretary Dr. C.N. Sugathan
Venue Alappuzha – Raiban Auditorium
Initiating
Non Cooperation agitation against the Government’s callous attitude towards our
demands. During this period Association demanded the removal of Dr. V.K Rajan
from the post of Director of Health Services because of his vindictive action
against KGMOA.
2004
President Dr. C.C. Babu
Secretary Dr. M.I Junaid Rahman
Venue Manjery – VP Hall
During this period the non-cooperation agitation continued
till its withdrawn (26/2/2004 ).
But the demand against the DHS continued and finally Dr. V.K Rajan was removed
from post of DHS. Then the issue of Post Graduates Entrance Examination for
service candidates came up, about which our members are fully aware off. In
this context the relentless services rendered by Dr. Junaid Rahman must be
highly appreciated. The systematic accounting of income and expenditure of
H.Q.Building started from April 2004.
2005
President Dr.
M. Devanandan
Secretary Dr.
B. Mohanadas
Venue Pathanamthitta
– Aban Arcade
This year could be recorded as
an year of lot of achievements of K G M O A, notable among them are obtaining
the govt. orders about Private Practice guidelines and restoration of post
mortem allowance. Also this year witnessed the ‘Jose D Cruz’ episodes, which
led to one day token strike all over the state. Similarly one month agitation
organized by the Pathanamthitta branch against the atrocities of the District
Panchayath against Dr. Vinod Kumar of Cherukol P H C.The historic Kozhikode press conference by state leaders about the
Health Minister and his personnel staff was instrumental in their removal. The issues of Dr. Abdul salam (D M O, Kannur
) and Dr.Raveendran Wynad D M O require
special mention.
Some
miscreants sent a letter to the LOKAYUKTHA in the name of KGMOA with an
ulterior motive and malafide intention. Our State Secretary was summond before
the Lokayuktha in this issue. During
this period a huge Building Tax levied against our KGMOA building could be
reduced from 1.5 lakhs to Rs.24000, by the combined efforts of Dr.Mohanadas,
Dr.Dinesh with the personal relation of Dr.Usman kutty with Kutty Ahammed
Kutty, the local Administrative Department Minister. Water connection was obtained during this
period. The water charge was reduced from Rs.8000 TO Rs. 750 only. Also Dr.Mohandas look the personal care and
supervision for paving the tiles inside the
dining Hall.
2006
President Dr.
Sunny P.Orathel
Secretary Dr.
M.I.Junaid Rehman
Venue 39th
State Annual-Kalpetta, Wayanad
This
year witnessed the grave anomalies in the newly Published pay commission
report.KGMOAStarted the Non-co-operation agitation. Also KGMOA could reinstate Dr.Abdul Salam at Kasargod the former acting
DMO Kannur. The relentless
efforts for the PG waitage also continued during thisperiod. In spite of our
efforts with the then Chief Minister Ommen Chandy and Health
MinisterThiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan no rectification of anomaly could be
achieved. Then the General Election declaration came. KGMOA started our
Non-cooperation started from 17th April. When theLDF Government came
in to power; KGMOA leaders met the new L.D.F health Minister and finance
Minister and submitted our demands. In spite of several meetings with them
nothing came out fruitful.
A mass hunger strike was conducted in front of
the secretariat on 1st
July(Doctors day) On 30thAugust one day Token strike was conducted.
On the12th September a relay fasting strike was started in Front of
the secretariat. But the strike was
called off on next day on receipt of a written agreement from the Health
Minister assuring for the implementation of specialty-Administration cadre with
the restructuring of the pay scales. Also the Government agreed to form a
committee including one member
from KGMOA.
2007
President Dr. Sunny
P.Orathel
Secretary Dr. Manoj
Narayanan
Venue 40th
Annual at Fine Arts Hall Ernakulam
This period witnessed the continuation of the
Non-cooperation movement and several rounds of talks with the Health Minister,
Other Health Authorities and financial Authorities Some sorts of reconciliation
talks were held, notably by Dr.Iqubal. But nothing came out fruitful. Several
times we were forced to convene emergency state committee meetings at Trivandrum and Ernakulam
during this period. There was some hopes during the meeting with Chief Minister
V.S.Achuthanandan who had agreed Special Pay to be considered in place of
allowances. But this effort was also failed due to the stubborn attitude of the
finance department and we continued our Non-cooperation movement. Then the
whole issue was carried to the Hon. High Court of Kerala by Dr.Ganapathy a
private Doctor from Kollam. KGMOA has constituted a negotiation committee
headed by Dr.K.N.Prasad to deal the issues in the court at Ernakulam. In spite of several sittings in the court
employing a senior supreme court Advocate the court requested the Government to
take necessary steps to solve our grievances and requested the association to
call off the strike. KGMOA temporally stopped the strike and filed writ
Petition in the court. The next hearing was fixed for 13th March
2008.
2008
President Dr. Manoj Narayanan
Secretary Dr. Joy George
Venue 41st Annual Hotel Raiban
Auditorium, Alappuzha
The
working group meeting of the Government held on 22.02.2008 rejected our
representation on Percentage basis of increase of pay stating that the
allowances enhanced from time to time are good enough for compensating
anomalies in the pay scale of doctors. This attitude of the Government again
provoked our Association and we immediately entered into the war-path. All the districts contributed for the agitation
in their respective districts. Several
times our leaders had discussions with the Authorities and for reconciliation
lacks by making use of our good relation with various other organizations.
Indian Medical Association also co-operated with our Association in these
struggles. Finally Government was forced
to yield and accepted our most of the demands the details are known to our
members.
In this connection, the services and
leadership qualification of our State President Dr.Manoj Narayanan must be well
appreciated. He along with Dr.Joy George
our Secretary fulfilled the long cherished demands of our Association.
Particular mention is required about the functioning of Dr.Joy George. He
believed in less talking, but more in working.
As and when he receives grievances of our members, he immediately takes
his phone, and talks to the concerned authorities with authoritative sound and
that the problem could be solved then and there. This attitude of the secretary
was appreciated by all KGMOA members.
This will be a good lesson to all the office bearers of KGMOA in
future. All the office bearers either
State or District or local office bearers should follow this example.
2009
President Dr.M.I.Junaid Rahman
Secretary Dr.O.S.SyamSundar
Venue 42 nd Annual at Kollam-Beach Orcade
This
year witnessed a major change in the stand of KGMOA regarding Specialty Cadre.
But Government is determined to implement Specialty Cadre despite the
oppositions from the Association. There was a major difference of opinion among
members. The leadership rose to the occasion and handled the issue promptly.
Dr.Prameela took a courageous
move to bring out the atrocities and hardships towards doctors during VIP
duties, and a new circular on guidelines on VIP duty was issued by the
Government. The leadership quality shown by Dr.Prameela Devi should be an
example to other upcoming leaders of KGMOA.
In implementing the 24x7
service, a doctor in the CHC-Vizhinjam was suspended for not attending a
premature delivery. The Government was trying to victimize the service doctor
for the negligence of a CRS doctor. But she was reinstated in the same station
by the timely interference by the KGMOA.
2010
President Dr.Joy George
Secretary Dr.Prameela Devi S.
Venue 43 rd Annual at IMA
House-Kochi
There was an apprehension about
the existence of Association during this period, whether the Association may
split into several pieces due to the implementation of Specialty/Administrative
cadre. The anti KGMOA forces, who were trying their best from time immemorial,
rose their heads to fish from the stagnant water. But under the able leadership
of Dr.Joy George and Steel lady Dr.Prameela devi withstood creditably and led the
Association during this turbulent period, creditably.
They
revived the defunct Palakkad district unit and put it in the correct tract now.
Most of the disrupted transfers by the Government which occurred by the
implementation of the GAS were rectified during this period.
During
this period they tried there level best to convenes our grievances to the pay
revision committee. During this period we could re-include our nominee in the
TCMC. The number of service quota in PG seats including in super specialty
could be enhanced. In Association with IMA, hospital protection bill was pass in the assembly.
For
the first time, TA was sanctioned for Doctors posted in the IDATHAVALAMGAL at
Sabarimala. The state President himself physically led the team of Doctors at
Sabarimala during PULMEDU TRAGEDY and obtained appreciation from the public and
Government. Another PONTHOOVAL in the crown of leadership was the issuing
Government Orders enhancing in the medical certificate fee. New KGMOA
Buildings/offices at the district level could be started or inaugurated
/intiated new buildings at Calicut (24.10.2010), New district office at
Ernakulam(09.01.2011), purchasing of a plot at Thrissur and its foundation
stone was laid on 05.12.2010.
As a
whole the year 2010 could be a considered as a memorable year of achiement in
the history of KGMOA.
2011
President Dr. Prameela
Devi S.
Secretary Dr. E.P.Mohanan
Venue 44th Annual at
IMA H.Q.Trivandrum
This year witnessed
record-breaking series of agitations and discussions with 2 Governments-LDF and
UDF. At first our agitations were against LDF Government against their callous attitude towards our
legitimate demands in their promise of the newly published Pay Commission
report. When the new UDF Government came in to power subsequently, Association
continued to fight for justice for the already agreed promise made in the New
Pay Commission report. All these talks with these two Government were
successfully captained by our Dynamic President Smt.S .Prameela Devi. Her bold and stubborn attitude led to our
historical successful implementation of our demands by obtaining the long
cherished Government Orders from the present Government. Her team of office
bearers consisting of Dr.E.P.Mohanan( Gen.Secretary), Dr. Mohammed Ali
P.A(Editor) and Dr.Jamal Ahammed A.(Treasurer) Also this victory is highly
indebted to Dr.O.S.Syamsundar the Presidents Nominee in Trivandrum Also special
mention is noted for giving a new look to our Journal by editor Dr.P.A.Mohammad
Ali. This year is also to be recorded in the History of KGMOA about the Manjeri
Hospital incident as Dr.Brasheer Episode. When Dr.Brasheer the Ortho Surgeon
was unnecessarily harassed by local political Mafia, the local branch of KGMOA
leaders rose to the occasion and subsequently spread the agitation to all over
the Malappuram district under the leadership of District President
Dr.Suresh.E.T & Secretary Dr.Raoof.A.K with the advice of the State
President and finally our authorities yield to their demands. Suspended doctor
was reinstated in the same station within 72 hours, made a history in the
success of our agitation . This is similar to our previous Kannan Koshi Episode
(1984) and Pathanamthitta Kunjachan Episode (1999)-highlighting the importance
of immediate and timely actions when undue harassment by the external sources
and by authorities occurs. Similarly our
Secretariat Dharna on 25 March 2011 will be recorded in the History wherein
Sri.V.M.Sudheeran EX Health Minister participated and addressed our Dharna
expressing his support to our Pay Commission strike.
2012
President Dr. O.Vasudevan
Secretary Dr. M.Muraleedharan
Treasurer Dr. P.T.Anil Kumar
Editor Dr.
Mohammad Ali K.A
Venue 45th Annual at
Tagore Centenary Hall, Calicut.
They
continued the efforts of the previous team of office bearers for rectifying the
Pay revision anomalies. At the fag ends
of their tenure, Editor and Secretary faced criticisms from our members. Editor
faced criticism for the delay in posting the Journals due to the non-obtaining
of RNI Concession certificate for the posting from the Department of
Information and Broad casting of Government of India. In spite of the delay,
his relentless efforts at New Delhi by using his influence at New Delhi, he
succeeded in obtaining the RNI certificate. Secretary faced criticisms from
members for his absence in a very important State Committee meeting at
Ernakulam. However, State President rose
to the occasion and led the team by timely interference and consoling the
furious members.
President
started his career at a low profile in the early part. But as time passed on,
he attained momentum and completed his tenure in a happy note. First time, he initiated a decentralized
working pattern in the Association. Dr.Vasudevan’s vision-succeeded by
organizing Zonal-level-conferences in the year along with conducting CME
programmes. This venture provided a golden opportunity for peripheral grass
root level KGMOA members to interact with the State-Office bearers and get
their doubts cleared. Another achievement was the initiation of the formation
of a co-ordination committee of office bearers of Southern States of Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Kerala. This will form a common flat-form for redressing
of various of service matters confronting in the service field of Government
Doctors. Another achievement of this team was facing the episode of SATHNAM
SINGH in the mental Health Centre, Trivandrum, and all the aggrieved doctors
were brought back to the mental Health Centre and General Hospital as per their
wish.
The initial
inertia of the President had disappeared gradually and he climbed to the top
form by his two channel appearances one at Ernakulam on 09.09.2012 during the
Emergency State Committee meeting and another in Trivandrum on02.12.2012.
Another important point to record is the creditable performance of Dr.P.T.Anil
kumar the treasurer 2012. He had cleared all the pending arrear bills, and even
went to the extent of giving advance to the 46th Kasaragod Annual
well in advance of the conference. Throughout his tenure as a treasurer, he
maintained a Rigid –Financial discipline, which is essential for a service
organization. In fact the “Man of the Match Award” should go to Dr.P.T.Anil
kumar-the Treasurer in the 2012-KGMOA cricket Team.
2013
President Dr. O.S.Syamsundar
Secretary Dr. E.P.Mohanan
Treasurer Dr. C.R.Jayasankar
Editor Dr. V.Madhu & Dr.S.Suresh
Venue 46th Annual at
C.C.Babu Nagar,Bekal Club,Padnekkad,Kanhangad,Kasaragod.
This year witnessed so many
hectic activities in KGMOA with maximum membership of 3306. The Association
year started with the untimely transfer of Dr.Remya- the superintendent of 1st
Taluk Hospital with NABH accreditation.
A statewide one day strike came to a grand success and Dr.Remya was
re-instated on March 7th. In this context, Dr.
Sabusugathan-Alappuzha-District President played a leading role. This year also
witnessed the culmination of shifting of Addl.DHS-Vigilance Dr.P.N.Remani from
the vigilance post after a marathon agitation which even started from 2012.
This year also witnessed the agitation regarding the “Night Duty off.” The KGMOA organized a DHS office Dharna on
16.01.2014 and on the eve of this Dharna Dr.Pradep-Ophthalmologist of
Kunnumkulam was reinstated who was on suspension following a cataract- eye
infection episode.
This year witnessed –an Agitation
called Malappuram-Episode. It was a long drawn-out-agitation-lasting for nearly
8 months drawing the Government’s attention to the problems in the Malappuram district-including
the take over of Manjeri General Hospital- which is going to be part of the new
Medical College. Even if we could not convene a statewide agitation, Malappuram
district fought for maintaining Manjeri GH and preventing the conversion of the
hospital to Medical College. District could convince their demand by relentless
efforts and gained local public support.By the end of all modalities of
agitation in the district, just before starting an indefinite strike series of
discussions were held by district leaders with Health Minister, Health
Secretary & DHS.Finally a minuted discussion on 20.12.2013 with Minister
agreed to retain General hospital at Manjeri. Here we have to record Dr.E.T
Suresh’s ,Dr.M.P.Sathyanarayanan’s & Dr.Raoof’s marathon efforts- off
course the branch’s relentless efforts to convince the Government in the GH
issue and about the false allegation made against Dr.Suresh.E.T. At last the “Truth
won” .
Our Association could stop the Governments action to post
graduate nurses as community Health Officers in sub centres.KGMOA office
bearers like Dr.Anil V, and Dr.Vinod Cherian-who visited the flood affected
areas in Uthrakant area and gave relief to the affected people. Also our local district office bearers,
rendered, medical aid to the people-who were affected in the land Erosion at
Idukki, Kottayam & Ernakulam. Also, Governments attempt to give permission
to some doctors to form a “Service-Organisation” Label was curtailed by our
timely intervention. Similarly, KGMOA website was simplified as www.kgmoa .org
and also started KGMOA’s Face Book page.
At the fag end of the
Association year, there occurred some misunderstanding and friction between the
State President and Malappuram Office bearers, which were solved, after the Annual
elections. Now, all the office bearers
of the past and present are moving like a well-oiled machine to keep up the
dignity and integrity of our Association.
The services of Dr.Junaid Rahman Past President may be placed
in record of the History of KGMOA during this year. His timely helps amidst
various conciliation talks with the highest authority (Chief Minister
Shri.Oommen Chandy) will be remembered for years to come.
2014
President Dr. E.P. Mohanan
Secretary Dr.
E.T Suresh (Joined PG Course) & Dr. Joseph Chacko
Treasurer Dr.
K.C. Remesan
Editor Dr.
Varghese Abraham
Venue 47th
Annual at Kottayam Citizen Club (Dr. Thomas Varghese Nagar)
This year, witnessed
a series of hectic activities
in most of the Districts, But our state
president Dr. E.P. Mohaan, faced all
there issues with great ‘kuayX’
and Masterly Activity
and not by Inactivity. He faced all issues with
his immense past experience while he was holding various
posts in the KGMOA in his district
of Wayanad and also while holding state office bearer
posts in the past. He was ably supported by his state secretary Dr. E.T. Suresh and subsequently by Dr. Joseph Chacko
when Dr. E. T Suresh went for his
PG studies. This was quiet
obvious when his team met with resistance from
young and inexperienced DMO’s
of various districts, notably
among them – Alappuzha, Kannur, Palakkad, Wayanad,
Kottayam etc. In this
context Dr. Joseph Chacko’s stern
handling of the DMO’s were
commentable. The handling of
the PAYYANNUR HOSPITAL
CAESAREAN episode needs special
mention. Here the cooperation of the IMA was very helpful towards the success of this Payyannur episode. Similarly
the success of the Trivandrum District branch
Association in the Vellanad
CHC’s atrocities by the local Politicians was very commendable. Similarly
also the Attingal Hospital
atrocities by arresting the culprits
by the HOSPITAL PROTECTION ACT. A
very important activity by the Thrissur District of KGMOA
in the chavakkad Hospital issue towards
the Gynecologist by
arresting the culprits TWO
times by applying the HOSPITAL PROTECTION ACT.
The year 2014 must be remembered for various
charity activities
undertaken by various KGMOA branches, special mention
by the Malappuram, Alappuzha,
Trivandrum branches. The Association day April 17th was celebrated
very well by the Idukki District
branch at Kulamavu Green Berg Resort.
The Zonal conferences at
Alappuzha (Hotel Pagoda)
and Muvattupuzha (Krishna
Regency Hotel) appeared
as Mini Annual Meetings with Pomp
and style.
Special mention is to be recorded about the
draft report of Pay Revision Committee led by Dr. O.S. Syamsundar our Past
President. The legal cell
Chairman Dr. Salims’ contribution is also needs special mention. The financial discipline
maintain by State Treasurer Dr. K.C Remesan is highly appreciated. The sudden
illness of Dr.
Sathyanarayanan M.P, the district President
of Malappuram has to be mentioned sympathetically during this year. The stand
of KGMOA, against starting of New
Medical Colleges by changing board of DH
& GH without infrastructure facilities
by the Government, was well appreciated
by the other brother organizations. With the declaration of a statewide agitation
after take over of GH Manjeri ,government dropped disciplinary proceedings
against the 22 doctors who have not given option to work in Manjeri Medical College and Government also agreed
them to work in the hospital with health service norms. At the end of the year
30.12.2014, in principle G.O for new General Hospital at Manjeri was released .Palakkad district leaders
Dr.Velayudhan & Dr.Sureshkumar taken strong stand in the district against the conversion of Palakkad
DH to a Medical College.
2015
President : Dr. S. Prameela Devi
Secretary : Dr. Joseph Chacko
Treasurer : Dr. K.C. Remesan
Editor :
Dr. G.S. Suresh Babu
Venue :
48th Annual at
Wayanad “The Hill District Club”
This year,
our association has passed through
a hectic period, ie a
turbulent period. We had to adopt agitation
against government to achieve
our demands. There were a lot of discussions with the health minister and even with the chief Minister. A non medical person posted as state mental
Health Cordinator was removed from the post upon KGMOA dharna at DHS office.Our
State President and Secretary were regularly visiting
secretariat to meet the higher officials to get various Government Orders .
Government wanted
to start OPs in the medical college of Pathanamthitta and even in the Trivandrum General hospital
against our strong
protests. We could
succeed in Pathanamthitta General hospital & Thiruvananthapuram General
Hospital which irritated the health Minister and health secretary. All the
discussions with health
minister and even with the chief minister failed to resolve
the issues. Our PG issue
proposal file was misplaced
in Secretary’s office with intention to deny the PG Deputation
benefits.
This year, Association
organized a Vahana Prajarana Jadha named as “POTHUJANAROGYA SAMRAKSHANA JADHA
involving all the 14th
District branches to create awareness
among the public and media
against the Government’s policies
that badly affect the public health like setting up of new medical
colleges by changing boards of GH and DH of Health services and also upgradation
of various hospitals by simply changing the names ,exposing the deficiencies in the Health
services department & also raising various other demands. Jadha lead by our
President Dr.Prameela and General Secretary Dr.Josef Chacko and Jadha
coordinated by Dr.Jithesh were at high performance . KGMOA got a good
appreciation for our venture
from the public and various media.
Even after the Dharna,as Government was non responsive,we
organised Secretariat Dharna and Fasting Strike by State office bearers lead by State President
Dr.Prameeladevi which was also unique.
Finally Govt created 134 new
posts of doctors in the causality Departments. This created
a good impression that we are fighting for public health
protection also. HR cell in DHS
office was reconstituted for our promotion. Controversial night duty order was cancelled.
OP time of PHC and CHCs were unified as 9am to 2pm.Two year block of PG
deputation benefits were also re instated. Thus, the year
2015 was a productive year
in the history of KGMOA.
On Dr.Ayshas
suspension from GH,Thiruvananthapuram following a death of a media person in
the casualty KGMOA lodged an intense agitation that resulted in reinstating
Dr.Aysha in the same institution within 72 hours was a great success.
Our membership
rose to a record membership to 3658
which will go a long way for
progress of KGMOA.
2016
President Dr.Madhu V
Hon.Gen.Secretary Dr.Raoof A.K
State
Treasurer Dr. Jyothilal S
Managing
Editor Dr.Anil V
Venue:
49th Annual Conference held
at Kannur on 24 the January at KAIRALI HERITAGE
This year witnessed hectic
activities ,the ‘Lions share’ of activities were pivoted on THE PAY REVISION
anomalies corrections. Authorities were strongly informed about the reduction
of our pay in the published Pay
Revision. Govt stopped Higher start
in basic pay. No hike given for casualty Allowance. Special pay decreased and
many anomalies were present. KGMOA protest started by doing more work on
a day .On the MAY
DAY our members conducted the Medical
Camps declared as SOLIDARITY DAY. On 6th September, organized a
Secretariat Dharna by active KGMOA members from all the 14 districts which was
historic with a participation of more than 1350 members. On the First ONAM , KGMOA conducted the
Mass-Fast Dharna in front of the Secretariat. Government called KGMOA for discussion & withdrawn the strike
after settling the issues by giving written minutes in the condition that
Government Order will come within a month.
But the released GO even though reinstated the higher start, it
was not in consistent with the strike settlement minutes. KGMOA again declared
strike. At last Government has to yield to our demands. During the month of January
2017 authorities invited for high level discursion and also with the Finance
Department including secretaries and members. They finally agreed to compensate
for loss of difference in higher start Pay by giving Personal Pay after a
series of marathon deliberations. Special
Pay to specialist & administrative Cadre doctors increased.CMO Allowance,
Rural & Difficult Rural Allowance, PM Allowance were enhanced. New
Allowance declared for Super Specialist doctors. Ultimately they have yielded to our demands and it was
a Golden Feather in the Cap of KGMOA.
State Committee under the leadership Dr.Madhu.V & Dr.Raoof.A.K shown a good
planning,constant hard work to achieve the goal.
Protest by KGMOA against
changing the Boards of Districts/General Hospital into Medical College without
making necessary facilities was also
witnessed in the beginning of the year. The State Committee meeting held at
Tirur strongly opposed the Government
move to convert Trivandrum General Hospital and W&C Thycaud hospital into medical college. At last Government changed their policy to start Medical College at TVM
& PATHANAMTHITTA.
In this connection the relentless efforts made earlier by our Iron Lady
Dr.Prameela is to be mentioned.
In spite of the series of
agitations of Pay revision our leaders
could attended the other issues like “Atrocities “ in Kottarakkara and
Arookutyy along with IMA. A Gynaecologist was
attacked by relatives of a pregnant lady who died following Amniotic Fluid embolism.Kgmoa
went on strike at Kottarakkara. After a month we could arrest the culprits when
we moved to court. A doctor was attacked & locked in his house by a mob in
connection with death of a patient at Arukutty..But KGMOA by alerting the
Government ,he was removed from the scene.KGMOA
Alappuzha declared Strike in the midnight itself.With the warning of
state wide Strike by State Leaders all culprits were arrested Under HPA.
Amidst of many protets
& agitation, KGMOA could involve in many other Association Activities.Three
Zonal Workshops were conducted to study problems in the Cadre & to evolve
a solution. KGMOA after discussion in each District, formed proposal for
Health Policy & submitted to Government appointed Dr.Ikbal Committee.Association
awards were arranged to Media person(Dr.Satyanarayanan Memorial Award) & a
voluntary social worker(Dr.Satheesh memorial Award) for their contribution to
health sector.Many branch activities were appreciated especially Amruthakiranam
programme - an initiative to give awareness for immunisation launched by
Ernakulam Branch and a State level
Badminton tournament conducted by Kottayam District.Association day held at
Kozhikode Raviz Kadavu & Golden Jubilee Celebration held at Bolgatty
palace,Kochi were memorable.
This
year also witnessed the completion of data bank of members- the updated KGMOA
membership-MASTER REGISTER. Our membership also rose to a record of 4225.
Dr. Jayanandan
(KGMOA)
Senior Past leader