GMC Hospital organized the Second GMC Annual Healthy Baby Contest 2008 with over 150 Babies participating on 29th February at Gulf Medical College, Ajman

GMC Hospital-Department of Pediatrics offers a wide range of services to children from the neonatal period till the age of 12 years, a healthy lifestyle is important to prevent many diseases. The best time to inculcate good eating habit is during childhood. To prevent these diseases in later life we have to start as early as when the child is in utero and early infancy. Parents need specific advice regarding this.

In continuation with our effort to do so we are pleased to inform you that GMC has organized the second GMC Healthy Baby contest 2008, which was the biggest and memorable event for Moms, Dads, Toddlers and Babies. The program is sponsored by Milupa, NMC, Threptin, T.S.Choithram & Sons, Palmers, Emke group, Abott Nutrition, Al Manama Hypermarket, Sebamed, Gulf Today, 106.2 Hum FM, Al Ain, GMC Health Magazine, Body and Soul Health Club, Blends and Brews Coffee Shop, and Thumbay Group.

The winners were awarded the prizes by our Chief Guest Prof. Geetha Ashok Raj, Dean of the college, Guest of Honour Mr. Taha, Prof. Mohammed Arifullah Director- New Programs & Development & Dr. Essam Atta Assistant Hospital Manager.

The Winners in each Category are as follows:

Category A (3 months – 1 Year)
1st prize Arien Shirudkar
2nd prize – Hafsa
3rd prize – Adithya Rajan Sharma
Sparkling Eyes – Arfath Ali
Chubby Cheeks – Kaniska
Curly Hair – Lyba Reham
Sunshine Smile – Salim

Category B (1 Year – 2 Year)
1st prize – Satha
2nd prize – Aaron Prince
3rd prize – Amin Mohammed
Sparkling Eyes – Syed Mustafa Ahmed
Chubby Cheeks – Jaghat S Krishna
Curly Hair – Tala
Sunshine Smile – Ali Faisal

Category C (2Year – 3Year)
1st prize – Laiba Rehmat
2nd prize – Nikhita Pravin
3rd prize – Risah Manahill
Sparkling Eyes – Abdullah Tariq
Chubby Cheeks – Tisha Ajmani
Curly Hair – Syeda Heba
Sunshine Smile – Ahmed Numan

We wish to provide an interactive platform for Doctors and Parents so as to encourage a free exchange of knowledge and Information.

The Annual GMC Healthy Baby Contest is held to raise community awareness of the importance of teaching children good health and nutrition habits at an early age. Establishing proper habits starting in early childhood can lead to living a healthy lifestyle. The contest also promotes health consciousness among mothers regarding different factors affecting the health of children and how they could detect diseases in children at an early stage.

GMC Hospital is a part of Gulf Medical College, Ajman promoted by the Thumbay group and the first private teaching University hospital in the U.A.E with a capacity of 250 beds with ultra modern facilities. It is a leading hospital in the region, well known for providing quality healthcare services at affordable prices. The hospital follows high standards in quality – PATIENT CARE.

For more information visit our website: www.gmchospital.com